Careers Guide
Plumber-Drainer / Urban Irrigation Plumber
What people in this role do:
- Prepare and / or examine plans and specifications to identify where plumbing / irrigation systems are and the materials needed
- Identify position for connections, then assist with the cutting of holes through walls, floors and the earth to accommodate pipes
- Cut, thread and bend pipes, assemble join, install and secure piping, valves and fittings
- Following local plumbing regulations test lines
- Maintain and repair plumbing and irrigation systems.
Your chances of success will be better if you have:
- An Interest in practical work
- Good hand-eye coordination and mobility
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions
- Good physical fitness
- Good interpersonal skills
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for a minimum of one year
- Employment areas include: small companies, subcontractors or government authorities concerned with public works, self - employment
Specialisation
- Irrigation Installer
- Drainage
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to contact for more information and advice?
ApprenticePower |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
WPC Group |
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| 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 |
