Plumber, Ringarehe kōrere wai
Also known as
- Drainlayer
Plumbers assemble, install and repair water and air systems.
02:26 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$55K to $89K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Plumbers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in homes and commercial buildings and may travel locally
- may work in dirty, hot and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, organised and safety conscious
Tasks
- install and join water pipes and fittings
- measure, cut and shape pipes for plumbing
- set out and install water systems
- install and repair hot water systems
- install and maintain drainage systems
- replace or repair damaged pipes
- install plumbing fixtures and gas appliances
- install and repair roofing and spouting
- study plans for plumbing systems
- choose construction materials
You need to do an apprenticeship to become a plumber.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing (Level 4) or similar
You may need
- a driver licence
- to be able to drive a manual vehicle
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing (Level 4)
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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