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Plumbing and Heating
Ever taken a shower and managed to flood the bathroom because the drains were blocked? Chances are you’ve never really given it that much thought, but life without skilled Plumbers would be very messy.What sort of things do Plumbing and Heating workers do?
- Prepare and/or study drawings and specifications to work out the layout of plumbing systems and materials needed
- Dig under ground for sewage and drainage systems
- Measure and cut holes through walls and floors to take pipes, measure pipes and mark cutting or bending lines
- Cut, thread and bend pipes, assemble and install piping, valves and fittings, join pipe sections and secure pipes
- Make and install metal gutters, downpipes and other rainwater products
- Install equipment such as boilers, pumps, heating and cooling systems, gas appliances, water tanks, water heaters, solar water heating systems, and fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and industrial processing units
Where do Plumbing and Heating workers work?
- For construction and maintenance firms
- For specialist kitchen and bathroom companies
- For government public works
- Maintenance departments of factories, industrial plants, hospitals etc
- For themselves as subcontractors
You may enjoy being a Plumbing and Heating if you...
- Are interested in practical work
- Are able to work with your hands
- Can work at heights, in confined spaces and in various weather conditions
- Are physically fit
What sort of training do you need?
To become a Plumber usually requires completion of an Apprenticeship in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Draining. Employers generally require Year 10 with good results in English and maths. You may be able to start training for this occupation while still at school. The length of training can vary and may involve both on-the-job and off-the-job components. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations to Certificate III level. Plumbing, Gasfitting and Draining are licensed occupations, which means that in addition to your formal qualifications, a licence to work must be obtained from your local Water Board or Gas Company.Smart Move
Further courses are available to you to fulfil registration requirements for more specialised areas such as gasfitting, urban irrigation hydraulics and fire protection.Gallery
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