Becoming a Plumber... What Does a Plumbers Job Involve?

Once you've become a plumber your work would play an essential role in people's lives.

You might be responsible for making sure a public building gets clean drinking water, or it might be your job to fix a central heating system in a family home.

The bulk of your work would be to install, service and repair hot and cold water supplies, heating systems and drainage networks.

Typical Plumbing Jobs:

• Fit and repair hot and cold water tanks, pipework, taps and valves.
• Fit and service gas- and oil-fired central heating systems, boilers and radiators.
• Install and repair domestic appliances like showers and washing machines.
• Install and service air-conditioning and ventilation units.
• Fit weather-proof sheeting, joints and flashing's on roofs, chimneys and walls.
• Fix and clear drainage and guttering.