Plumber (General) ANZSCO Code 334111

Installing or maintaining plumbing and fixtures for sanitary use in commercial, residential as well as institutional environments are duties of a general plumber. Plumbers, as part of their many duties, install and repair the pipes that supply commercial and residential properties with water and gas, and remove garbage from these pipes. They also oversee installing appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, and plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs toilets, and sinks. A skilled plumber does not just manage assistants, but also instructs students showing the variety and challenges of their jobs. They are able to handle sewer and water pipes in farms, homes, businesses parks, campgrounds, and farms.

Occupation Descriptions

A general plumber installs and fixes gas, water, drainage, and sewer systems, as well as water-based fire prevention systems.

The qualification relevant to this job is CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing.

Their job involves:

Examining plans, drawings, and specifications to ascertain the plumbing system layout and necessary materials
Laying up, installing, and equipping hot and cold water systems and related machinery
Creating and putting in place sanitary fittings, discharge pipes, and water supply and plumbing systems
Building and erecting trash and soil stacks
Installing disposal systems and equipment for wastewater and effluent pumps
Installing related ground support systems and below-ground drainage systems
Installing, maintaining, and fixing gas mains, appliances, ancillary equipment related to the use of fuel gases, and piping systems downstream of the billing meter
Creating and putting in metal flashings, rainwater items, and roofing.

How will I be assessed?

Stage 1

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and understanding to work as a general plumber.

Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:

Download the Evidence guide to find out what evidence you should provide with your application.
Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you are applying for a Pathway 2 examination.

Find information about evaluation for your particular occupation in addition to these guides:

Practical Experience Summary

Stage 2

Technical Assessment

You will have a technical interview with our assessor if you make it through Stage 1. You will be questioned by the assessor regarding your application of the knowledge needed to work in your trade in Australia.

Refer to the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide for additional details regarding the technical interview.

Stage 3

Practical Assessment:

If you pass Stage 2, you will be evaluated by an assessor through a Practical Assessment, in which you will carry out a number of tasks based on the workplace that showcase your trade knowledge.Refer to the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide for additional details regarding the technical interview.

What skills and knowledge do I need?

The CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing is the qualification that applies to this position.

You must demonstrate your abilities in the competency units indicated in the table below in order to receive this qualification. A subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses are defined in each unit of competency.

Unit HLTAID011 must be finished in Australia as it is not graded.

NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite for a unit.

SAFETY

Code	Title
CPCPCM2043	Carry out WHS requirements
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights
CPCPCM2055	Work safely on roofs
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

GENERAL PLUMBING WORKPLACE SKILLS

Code	Title
CPCPCM2039	Carry out interactive workplace communication
CPCPCM2040	Read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
CPCPCM2041	Work effectively in the plumbing services sector
CPCPCM2045	Handle and store plumbing materials
CPCPCM2046	Use plumbing hand and power tools
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
CPCPCM3024	Prepare simple drawings
CPCPCM2054	Carry out simple concreting and rendering
CPCPCM3025	Install trench support
CPCPCM2047	Carry out levelling

WATER

Code	Title
CPCPWT3021	Set out and install water services
CPCPWT3022	Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
CPCPCM3023	Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPWT3027	Install backflow prevention devices
CPCPCM3022	Weld polymer pipes using fusion method

SANITARY DRAINAGE

Code	Title
CPCPDR3021	Plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
CPCPSN3011	Plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing system and fabricate and install sanitary stacks
CPCPSN3022	Install discharge pipes
CPCPWT3026	Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls
CPCPWT3020*	Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
CPCPWT3025	Install water pumpsets
CPCPWT3024	Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment
CPCPWT3028	Install property service
CPCPWT3029	Install water pipe systems
CPCPSN3025	Install pre-treatment facilities
CPCPSN3026	Install sewerage pump sets
CPCPDR3023	Install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
CPCPDR2026	Install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
CPCPDR2021	Locate and clear blockages
CPCPDR2025	Install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
CPCPFS3031	Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems

WELDING AND FABRICATION

Code	Title
CPCPCM2049	Cut using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2052	Weld mild steel using oxy-acetylene equipment
CPCPCM2053	Weld using metal arc welding equipment

GAS

Code	Title
CPCPGS3049	Install gas appliance flues
CPCPGS3051	Purge consumer piping
CPCPGS3056	Size and install consumer gas piping systems
CPCPGS3061	Install and commission Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3053*	Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3048	Install gas pressure control equipment
CPCPGS3055	Install gas sub-meters
CPCPGS3052	Maintain Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3054	Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
CPCPGS3059	Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
CPCPGS3046	Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces

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ROOFING

Code	Title
CPCPCM2048	Cut and join sheet metal
CPCPRF3022	Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
CPCPRF3023	Fabricate and install external flashings
CPCPCM3021	Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
CPCPRF2023	Collect and store roof water
CPCPRF3024	Install roof components

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone who has experience in your field and is familiar with your qualifications will evaluate your skills and knowledge. As Australia’s top trade assessment organization, VETASSES can evaluate 27 distinct trade occupations.

Step 1

Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.

Step 2

Recognize the Evaluation Procedure

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

Apply now.