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 $90K
Most common
$106K
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
- Cut metal components for installation.
- Fabricate parts or components.
- Create construction or installation diagrams.
- Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
- Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
- Weld metal components.
- Install plumbing or piping.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
- Select 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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