Plumber | Career Planet

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Other names for Plumber:

Drain Technician
Drainage Contractor
Drainer / Drainlayer
Hot Water System Installer
Maintenance Plumber
Plumbing Contractor
Sanitary Plumber
Septic Tank Installer
Sewer Pipe Layer
Water Plumber

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For training options in South Africa – scroll down

What is a Plumber?

Plumbers are always needed, even in a recession!

A Plumber is a tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for drinking water, sewage, drainage, heating, air-conditioning and industrial process plant piping.

What does a Plumber do?

meets clients and project managers to determine the requirements or problems
assesses material and equipment needed
prepares and issues quotations
reads architectural blueprints to determine work details and procedures
does complex calculations and plans for special or very large jobs
installs pipes, fittings, valves
installs appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters and fixtures such as sinks and toilets
uses pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks and fixing them
keeps records of assignments and produces detailed work reports

Are you … ?

interested in the building industry?
practical?
good with your hands?
alert?
conscientious and accurate?
healthy?
strong and fit?
willing to sometimes work in cramped spaces like in a roof?

How do I become a Plumber?

You can choose one of these career pathways:

PATH 1

Apprenticeship (training at a TVET college with practical training under a qualified artisan)
Trade Test

PATH 2

Learnership – Plumbing Level 2, 3 and 4
Trade Test

PATH 3

National Certificate (Plumbing) N1, N2 and N3
Trade Test

PATH 4

National Certificate (Engineering Studies) N1, N2 and N3
Workplace experience
Trade Test

PATH 5

Artisan Internship
Trade Test

PATH 6

Artisan Internship
Trade Test

PATH 7

RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
If you have already been working a long time as a Plumber without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
Trade Test

TRAINING:

CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.

The Plumbing COC (Certificate of Compliance) is issued by Licensed Plumbers to certify that their plumbing work complies with all regulatory installation requirements. They will be held responsible for their plumbing work and be held accountable. The COC is available in a paper format and now in an electronic format as well.