Plumber Apprentice

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• 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
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

• Septic systems installers

Credentials

Apprenticeship training

• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Cleaning experience

• Septic tanks

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player