plumber apprentice

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player