6426-Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Job Title: 

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Job Description: 

Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Tasks: 

Inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

807 - Civil Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

642601 - Plumber
Description : Installs and repairs water, drainage and sewerage pipes and systems.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Drain Technician, Drainage Contractor, Drainer / Drainlayer, Hot Water System Installer, Maintenance Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, Sanitary Plumber, Septic Tank Installer, Sewer Pipe Layer, Water Plumber

642602 - Solar Installer
Description : Installs, tests and repairs solar water heating systems and equipment.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Solar Photovoltaic Installer, Solar Thermal Installer, Solateur

642603 - Gas Practitioner
Description : Lays out, installs, tests, inspects, maintains, repairs, and commissions domestic, commercial, industrial, and specialised gas installations.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Gas Main and Line Fitter, Gas Plumber, Gasfitter

642604 - Fire Services Plumber
Description : Installs, tests and repairs fire services equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

642605 - Plumbing Inspector
Description : Inspects plumbing work to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Drainage Inspector, Gas Plumbing Inspector, Sanitary Plumbing and Water Supply Inspector

642606 - Heat Pump Installer
Description : Installs, tests, maintains and repairs air source type heat pump water heating systems and equipment.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

642607 - Pipe Fitter
Description : Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains pipe systems, fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage systems.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : YesTrade : Yes
Specializations : Metal Pipe Fitter

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa