4431-19 Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber

Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• fabricates and installs piping for steam, water and other services
• installs small bore heating systems
• installs ducting constructed from sheet materials for heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) systems and exhaust systems
• assembles and installs fabricated components and equipment for mechanical services
• assembles and installs machinery, air handling equipment and unitary air- conditioning equipment
• installs flexible duct systems and air terminal devices
• may install non-flammable medical gas systems
• may carry out basic commissioning of air and water systems
• may install thermal or acoustic insulation materials to ducting, piping or air handling equipment
• may carry out leak testing of duct systems
• may carry out maintenance of mechanical services and airconditioning equipment

Specialisations:
Ductfixing Plumber