Plumber and Gasfitter - Tasks and specialisations
Kaiwhakarerewai/Kaiwhakarerekorohū
Tasks & duties
Plumbers and gasfitters may do some or all of the following:
- cut holes in walls for new pipes
- measure, cut and shape pipes
- install and join pipes and fittings
- install and maintain hot water and heating systems, such as hot water tanks, central heating, gas heaters and heat pumps
- lay or repair drains
- install and repair roofing pipes and spouting
- replace or repair damaged water, sewerage and gas pipes
- install fixtures such as gas stoves, toilets, basins, septic tanks and air-conditioning systems
- study building plans and specifications
- discuss clients' requirements
- run their own businesses.
A plumber and gasfitter preparing to install a toilet
Apprentice Andrew Dodge preparing a basin for installation
Specialisations
Plumbers and gasfitters usually do both plumbing and gasfitting, but sometimes they specialise in just one area.
Updated
September 2009
