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Plumber (General)

OSCA 363131·ANZSCO 334116

Employed

43,100

Part-time share

16%

Female share

0.9%

Median age

33 yrs

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

Plumber (General) 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.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services, Certificate III in Plumbing, Course in Migrant Plumbing, and Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship).

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Plumber (General). A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Plumber (General). Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.

What they typically do

  • Interprets blueprints to plan plumbing system layout
  • Joins pipes and fittings using various techniques
  • Installs and repairs water supply, drainage systems and fixtures
  • Installs and repairs solar hot water and heat pump systems
  • Installs and repairs gas lines and appliances in compliance with safety regulations
  • Installs and maintains fire hydrants and hose reels
  • Tests plumbing systems for leaks and issues
  • Clears blockages in pipes and drains
  • Maintains and repairs plumbing systems in various types of buildings

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Plumber (General).