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Plumber (General) -ANZSCO : 334116

Skill Level 3
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Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 33 – Construction Trades Workers | Minor Group: 334 – Plumbers | Unit Group: 3341 – Plumbers
ANZSCO 334116: Plumber (General)
Description: Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems other than water-based fire protection systems. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 3341 Plumbers
Description: Plumbers install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
  • studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
  • setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
  • installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
  • designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
  • fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
  • assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
  • installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
  • installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
  • installing, maintaining and repairing gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases
  • fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).