NKPD code: 7126
Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters and related fittings for water, gas, drainage, heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Plumbers and pipe fitters perform the following main tasks: • reading building drawings and specifications to determine the layout of pipe and ventilation systems and the materials required to build them; • measuring, cutting, threading, bending, joining, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and systems for drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage; • installing gas appliances, dishwashers and washing machines, water heaters, sinks and sewage installations using hand and power tools; • laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in trenches to build water supply, drainage, sewerage and other systems; • inspecting, examining and testing installed pipe systems using pressurised water, hydrostatic measurement, observation or other methods. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Plumber (external water supply and sewerage) – Plumber (internal water supply and sewerage) – Fitter, water pipes – Fitter, gas pipes – Sewer worker – Worker, drainage laying Excludes: – Installer, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems – 7127 NOTES: Installers of drains, gutters and other ducts are classified in 7126 Plumbers and pipe fitters. Workers who fabricate components for pipe installations are classified in 7213 Sheet-metal workers.