Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers assemble, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings for non-renewable and renewable energy.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.
• Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods.
• Tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments.
• Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, heat pumps, radiators and fires.
• Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools.
• Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system.

Desired Skills

Active Learning, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Monitoring, Speaking, Science