Plumber and Gasfitter - Personal requirements
Kaiwhakarerewai/Kaiwhakarerekorohū
Skills & knowledge
Plumbers and gasfitters need to have:
- knowledge of plumbing materials and methods
- good maths skills
- skill interpreting architectural drawings, plans and instructions
- knowledge of building and safety regulations
- knowledge of the Building Code in relation to plumbing and gasfitting
- skill using and caring for equipment
- soldering and welding skills
- some knowledge of electrical systems
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- record-keeping and organisational skills.
Small business skills are important for plumbers and gasfitters who run their own businesses.
Karen Lawrence installing a gas pipe
Darren Smith adjusting a gas cylinder
Personal Qualities
Plumbers and gasfitters need to be:
- patient and accurate, with an eye for detail
- safety-conscious
- honest and trustworthy
- able to follow instructions
- willing to get their hands dirty
- motivated
- able to work independently or in a team.
Andrew Dodge applying adhesive to the underside of a basin
Plumbers and gasfitters need to have an eye for detail, particularly when taking measurements
Physical Requirements
Plumbers and gasfitters need to be fit, healthy and reasonably strong, as some lifting is involved. They need to be comfortable working at heights or in small confined spaces.
Kelvin Bray clearing a drain beneath a lawn
Andrew Dodge lifting a sink onto a bench
Updated
September 2009
