Plumbers (General) install and repair water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

• Fire Services Plumber
• Sanitary Plumber
• Water Plumber

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Plumber (General) is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate III in Plumbing or formal training that is comparable
• Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
• If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
• If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification

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.

Tasks

• 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 gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
• Fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register 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.

Occupations in this Group

• 334111 Plumber (General)
• 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
• 334113 Drainer (Aus) / Drainlayer (NZ)
• 334114 Gasfitter
• 334115 Roof Plumber