About this role
Plumbers (General) install and repair water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Plumber (General) include:
- studies drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
- sets out and installs hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
- installs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
- designs and installs sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Plumber (General)
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Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420
Train as a plumber through an apprenticeship. Learn to install, repair and maintain water and gas systems.
- Become a plumber
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 6 months – 1 year
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available