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Pipe Layer

OSCA 821632

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

8.3%

Female share

0.7%

Median age

33 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Pipe Layer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Lays, assembles and connects pipe systems made of steel, iron, plastic, concrete or other materials for water mains, sewers and drains.

What they typically do

  • Inspects the ground to determine the suitability for pipe laying, and digs and backfills trenches for pipe installation
  • Measures and cuts pipes to required lengths, and assembles and connects pipes using appropriate fittings and tools
  • Seals pipe joints to ensure they are watertight, tests pipe systems for leaks, and makes necessary repairs

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Pipe Layer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.