1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997   
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UNIT GROUP 4431 PLUMBERS

PLUMBERS install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, cladding, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewage, heating and cooling and other systems.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • excavating for below ground sewage and drainage systems
  • measuring, cutting, and assembling pipes
  • assembling and installing pipelines, connecting pipes to various components, equipment and appliances
  • installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
  • fabricating and installing metal gutters, downpipes and other rainwater products
  • fabricating, assembling or installing equipment for mechanical services and airconditioning

Occupations:




This section contains the following subsection :
              4431-01 Supervisor, Plumbers
              4431-11 General Plumber
              4431-13 Gasfitter
              4431-15 Drainer
              4431-17 Roof Plumber
              4431-19 Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber
              4431-81 Apprentice General Plumber
              4431-83 Apprentice Gasfitter
              4431-85 Apprentice Drainer
              4431-87 Apprentice Roof Plumber
              4431-89 Apprentice Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber

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