363933 Fire Protection Plumber

Registration or licensing is required.

Fire Alarm Technicians and Fire Protection Equipment Technicians are excluded from this occupation. Fire Alarm Technicians are included in Occupation 382332 Electronic Equipment Trades Worker. Fire Protection Equipment Technicians are included in Occupation 399933 Fire Protection Equipment Technician.

• Sprinkler Fitter

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

• Installs, tests, and maintains safety sprinkler systems
• Installs control valve assemblies, special hazard systems, fixed fire pump sets, and portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian standards
• Connects static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
• Tests and maintains fire hydrant and hose reel installations
• Tests the integrity and function of water-based fire-suppression systems
• Inspects, tests, and maintains gaseous fire-suppression systems