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A Plumber installs and maintains services including hot and cold water, drainage, sewerage services and water treatment systems. You might install new systems or conduct repairs on existing services. Plumbers might work with drawings and specifications to plan layouts and liaise with customers to determine their needs. You might also specialise in services such as irrigation or fire protection.
Plumbers should have good customer service skills and must be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you have good problem solving skills and can adapt your abilities when needed. You might have to work irregular hours if you are an after hours emergency call out plumber.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Plumber.
Possible job outcomes:
Are you a licensed plumber wanting to expand into gas fitting, drainage, and fire systems? How about the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations). This nationally recognised qualification delivers specialist technical skills and allows you to add categories to your tradesperson certificate. Competencies include: designing and sizing drainage, stormwater, consumer gas, sanitary plumbing, air and water systems. The course also covers: costing and estimating, Type A gas appliances, fire suppression systems and safety sprinklers, risk management and legal compliance. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, plumbing career outcomes, and course openings near you..
Average duration: 24 months.
Are you a licensed plumber looking to expand into hydraulic design? How about the CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic services design)? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to design and size a range of plumbing and drainage systems. During your studies you’ll develop a business skillset as well as advanced technical skills, plus have opportunities to add categories to your tradesperson certificate. The course covers: vacuum sewerage systems, domestic treatment plant disposal systems, residential fire sprinkler systems, heating and cooling systems, compressed air systems, stormwater drainage systems, consumer gas installations, sanitary plumbing, and more. Enquire now for course opening dates and the full list of hydraulic design competencies..
Become a qualified plumber with the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing. This nationally recognised qualification is part of a trade apprenticeship in plumbing and you’ll graduate with a plumber’s licence. Over 3 years of study under the guidance of a licensed tradesperson you will learn how to install and maintain water services, domestic treatment plants, sanitary fixtures, irrigation, LPG and gas systems. Enquire now for the full list of study options and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Plumber generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced moderate growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 48,200 people working in this profession in Australia, compared to 45,600 five years ago. Plumbers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Plumbing is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Plumber. You’ll learn to install and maintain water services, domestic treatment plants, sanitary fixtures, irrigation and LPG and gas systems.
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Here are some potential career pathways within plumbing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Plumbing
Apprentice Plumber
$960 weekly pay
Drainer
$1,250 weekly pay
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
$1,600 weekly pay
Gasfitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Plumber
Roof Plumber
$1,340 weekly pay
Sprinkler Fitter
$1,630 weekly pay
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