Gasfitter Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Gasfitter Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 334114 | Unit Code: 3341

Skill Level: Level 3 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): MLTSSL

Specialization: Gas Main and Line Fitter, Liquefied Petroleum Gasfitter

Profile Description: Installs, maintains and repairs gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Job Duties:

• studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
• setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
• installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
• designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
• fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
• assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
• installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
• installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
• installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices
• fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings

Skill Level Description: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
• 189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
• 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
• 485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
• 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
• 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored

Registration or Licensing: required

Industries: Plumbers are mainly employed in: Construction; Public Administration and Safety; and Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Plumbers is Certificate III/IV (76.7 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Plumbers is expected to be above average (between 25,001 and 50,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 25-34 years (27.5 per cent) and the median age is 33 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: Almost all Plumbers are male and 93.1 per cent of Plumbers work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 40.5 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $1,000 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).

Employment: Employment for this occupation rose moderately in the past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Plumbers to November 2020 is expected to grow moderately.