Careers Guide

Plumber

What people in this role do:

  • Prepare and study drawings, plans and specifications
  • Establish the layout of plumbing systems and materials needed for the job
  • Measure, mark out, cut or bend pipe into position for connections
  • Cut holes through walls and floors to lodge pipes
  • Join pipe sections and secure pipes
  • Assemble and install piping, valves and fittings
  • Test lines as required by local plumbing regulations and report findings
  • Assemble and install plumbing equipment and appliances
  • Maintain and repair plumbing systems

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

  • An interest in practical and manual work
  • Good coordination
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Good general physical fitness
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • School Certificate

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of four years
  • Employment areas include: contractors, self-employed or Federal and State government authorities (public works, airforce)

Specialisation

  • Heating and Ventilation Plumber
  • Irrigation Installer
  • Roofing Plumber
  • Sprinkler Fitter
  • For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

 

Who to contact for more information and advice?

ApprenticePower

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 9722 5419
F (02) 9831 3849
info@apprenticepower.com.au
www.apprenticepower.com.au
Unit 14, 18 Third Avenue Blacktown NSW 2148 Sydney

Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL)

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 8875 6100
sydney@atel.com.au
www.atel.com.au
Suite 3 Level 2, 13-15 Lyon Park Road North Ryde NSW 2113 All NSW

Australian Training Company

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9704 1500
jrosman@austrg.com.au
www.austrg.com.au
30-32 Pomeroy St Homebush NSW 2140 All NSW

Hunter Valley Training Company

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4932 4222
F (02) 4932 4544
admin@hvtc.com.au
www.hvtc.com.au
East Greta Junction Maitland NSW 2320 All NSW

Master Plumbers Apprentices Ltd

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 8789 7050
F 02 9749 7765
info@masterplumbers.com.au
www.mpal.com.au
2 Percy Street Auburn NSW 2144 Sydney, Hunter and Central Coast, Illawarra, ACT

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@Tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Regional areas of NSW

WPC Group

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 1300 760 099
F 1300 760 077
nswreception@wpcgroup.org.au
www.wpcgroup.org.au
Suite 2 / 190 George Street Parramatta, NSW 2150 Sydney