363131 Plumber (General)

Registration or licensing is required.

Fire Protection Plumbers are excluded from this occupation. Fire Protection Plumbers are included in Occupation 363933 Fire Protection Plumber.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Interprets blueprints to plan plumbing system layout
• Joins pipes and fittings using various techniques
• Installs and repairs water supply, drainage systems, and fixtures
• Installs and repairs solar hot water and heat pump systems
• Installs and repairs gas lines and appliances in compliance with safety regulations
• Tests plumbing systems for leaks and issues
• Clears blockages in pipes and drains
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems in various types of buildings