plumber apprentice

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits