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 in plumbing
You may need
- a driver licence
- to be able to drive a manual vehicle
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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