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Roof Plumber

OSCA 363331·ANZSCO 334115

Employed

10,000

Part-time share

15.8%

Female share

0.8%

Median age

32 yrs

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

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Roof Plumber 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 III in Roof Plumbing.

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About this career

Installs, maintains and repairs flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings, and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes.

What they typically do

  • Inspects roofs for damage and performs necessary repairs
  • Removes damaged or old roofing materials and disposes of them properly
  • Measures, cuts and installs roofing materials such as metal sheets, tiles or shingles
  • Applies waterproofing materials to roofs and walls
  • Installs and repairs flashings to prevent water leakage
  • Fabricates and installs gutters and downpipes

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
33%
NSW
26.7%
QLD
16.7%
WA
11.1%
SA
8.3%
TAS
2.4%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Roof Plumber.