Construction
Plumbing & Gas Installations Fitter
Installs, maintains and repairs water supply and drainage systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and on renovation projects.
- Duration
- 4 months
- Minimum entry requirement
- At least 10 years of schooling (2nd year of high school)
- Age
- 21 to 45
- English
- level A2
What you learn to do
- Installs hot and cold water supply and drainage pipe networks
- Measures, cuts, joins and assembles pipes
- Installs sinks, toilets, showers, baths and other sanitary equipment
- Connects pumps, valves and fittings
- Reads technical drawings and installation plans
- Tests pipework for leaks and correct operation
- Finds faults and carries out maintenance and repairs
Where the skills are used
Why this trade
1
Water and sanitation systems are needed in nearly every building
2
Many sectors: construction, maintenance, industry, infrastructure
3
Progress to supervision or independent work
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