• Reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems
• Locating and marking positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors
• Measuring, cutting, bending, and threading pipes using hand and power tools or machines
• Testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, contractors, and other tradespeople
• Planning and performing complex calculations for specialized projects; costing and estimating the work to be performed

• Grade 10 is the legal minimum, though a high school diploma is generally required
• Completion of 9,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
• Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification

• Varied workplaces include construction sites, factory floors, and residential buildings
• Technology increasingly important for drawing, estimating, and cost reporting, as well as use of integrated plumbing systems
• Many plumbers are self-employed, but some are hired by plumbing and heating/air conditioning construction firms

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $33.00-$45.00 per hour.  

Plumber (306A)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Plumber (306A) may be for you!

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