Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

• Ductfixing Plumber

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three Programs for skills assessment with TRA.
  • Program A -   Offshore Skills Assessment (OSAP)
    • If your passport is on this OSAP Nominated Occupation and Country list next to your occupation  you must apply through OSAP. If your passport is not on this list, apply through Program B or C.
    • OSAP Pathway 1– for applicants who do not hold an Australian qualification in their trade but hold a qualification which is equivalent to an AQF cert
    • OSAP Pathway 2 –  for applicants who hold:
      • a relevant Australian qualification, or
      • a current identified Australian occupational licence
    • To be eligible to apply for the skills assessment program, you must be able to show you have completed full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation, or an occupation that is directly related to your nominated occupation.
  • Program B Migration Skills Assessment
    • You must have a qualification directly related to your nominated occupation (i.e. certificate III in plumbing ) or at least 3 years of relevant experience
    • If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
    • If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification
  • Pathway B- Temporary Skills Shortage Skills Assessment
    • For applicants who require a skills assessment to apply for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Did you know?

As part of the OSAP program you will be required to participate in a technical assessment of your skills and knowledge. This will be conducted by a qualified assessor who will also be a qualified tradesperson in your nominated occupation.

install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

Tasks

• studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
• setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
• installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
• designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
• fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
• assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
• installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
• installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
• installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
• fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

• 334111 Plumber (General)
• 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
• 334113 Drainer (Aus) / Drainlayer (NZ)
• 334114 Gasfitter
• 334115 Roof Plumber