Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience

Tasks

Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
Supervise other workers
Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
Select type and size of pipe required
Test system for leaks using testing equipment
Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications