plumber

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems.
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors.
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Work under pressure.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.