Plumber, Ringarehe kōrere wai
Also known as
- Drainlayer
Plumbers assemble, install and repair water and air systems.
Duration
02:26 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $91K
Most common
$108K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
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
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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
- a New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
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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