Plumber's Assistant
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 82Construction and Mining Labourers
- Minor group
- 821Construction and Mining Labourers
- Unit group
- 8216Plumbing and Drainage Labourers
Description
Performs routine tasks in fabricating, laying, installing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, water meters and regulators.
Unit group
8216 · Plumbing and Drainage LabourersDescription
Perform routine tasks in laying, assembling and connecting pipe systems, fixtures, water meters and regulators, and in maintaining drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.
Skill level
Australia
4; 5
Occupation skill level 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assists Plumbers in fabricating, laying, installing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, water meters and regulators
- Assists in measuring, cutting and fitting pipes and fixtures, and holds pipes in place while Plumbers weld or solder joints
- Assists in installing and repairing plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks and taps
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/82/821/8216
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx