363131 Plumber (General)
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3631 Plumbers (General)
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 3
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 36 Building Completion and Related Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 363 Plumbers
- Unit group
- 3631 Plumbers (General)
Tasks
- Interprets blueprints to plan plumbing system layout
- Joins pipes and fittings using various techniques
- Installs and repairs water supply, drainage systems and fixtures
- Installs and repairs solar hot water and heat pump systems
- Installs and repairs gas lines and appliances in compliance with safety regulations
- Installs and maintains fire hydrants and hose reels
- Tests plumbing systems for leaks and issues
- Clears blockages in pipes and drains
- Maintains and repairs plumbing systems in various types of buildings
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
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Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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