Plumbers are tasked with assembling, installing and maintaining piping for a variety of different systems. Plumbers may choose to specialise in different areas for example ‘wet only’ or ‘gas only’.

Some tasks performed are but not limited to:

• Prepare and/or study plans and specifications to work out the layout of plumbing systems and materials needed
• Find and mark positions for connections, then cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate 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
• Test lines as required by local plumbing regulations
• Install and service equipment such as boilers, heating and cooling systems, gas appliances, water tanks, water heaters, solar water heating systems, fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and industrial processing units
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems including underground drainage pipes.
• Subject to licensing restrictions, plumbers may perform all of the tasks listed above.

Qualifying as a plumber involves:

• Four years commitment
• Attending paid work with a ‘host employer’ for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Attend off-the-job training at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Successfully complete all requirements.

Ideal personal requirements to be an electrician include:

• Enjoy practical work
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Able to work independently
• Able to work at heights and in various weather conditions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and good mobility

• You earn while you learn
• Annual Leave
• Personal Leave
• Nationally recognised qualification
• Dedicated Industry Careers Consultant, who will guide you every step of the way, from the day they interview you, through to completion. Whether this is one, two or four years from now, your Industry Careers Consultant will always be there for you to discuss training needs, workplace performance or to have a general chat about work or life, or both.
• A head start to your career!