OSCA occupation

363932 Fire Protection Plumber

Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3639 Other Plumbers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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ANZSCO 334117 Fire Protection Plumber Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems.

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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: 3639 Other Plumbers

Tasks

Installs, tests and maintains safety sprinkler systems
Installs control valve assemblies, special hazard systems, fixed fire pump sets and portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian standards
Connects static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
Tests and maintains fire hydrant and hose reel installations
Tests the integrity and function of water-based fire-suppression systems
Inspects, tests and maintains gaseous fire-suppression systems

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Compare OSCA 363932 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code363932 Fire Protection Plumber	363931 Drainer	363933 Mechanical Services Plumber
Official role definition	Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems.	Installs, maintains and designs below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems.	Installs, maintains and repairs piping (excluding drinking water and refrigerant pipework, flow controls and components), ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Installs, tests and maintains safety sprinkler systems Installs control valve assemblies, special hazard systems, fixed fire pump sets and portable fire equipment in accordance with Australian standards Connects static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems Tests and maintains fire hydrant and hose reel installations	Studies drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems and materials required Installs sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems Installs below-ground drainage systems, including pipes, fittings and fixtures Tests, maintains and repairs drainage systems to ensure proper functioning, and clears blockages if required	Assembles and installs mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment, and small-bore heating systems Maintains and repairs piping (excluding drinking water and refrigerant pipework, flow controls and components), ducting, and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation systems Installs, maintains and tests medical gas systems Fabricates and installs sheet metal ductwork around installed systems
Alternative titles	Not stated	Plumber and Drainer	Not stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

In this section

363931Drainer
363932Fire Protection Plumber
363933Mechanical Services Plumber

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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