Professional knowledge and skills in plumbing and pipefitting
Plumbers & Pipefitters must always apply professional knowledge and skills in plumbing and pipe-fitting to complete their tasks at work.
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Descriptions & Duties
- Plumbers & Pipefitters assemble, install and repair pipe, pipes-fittings, sanitary fixtures, cold, hot and flush water systems, and soil, waste and rain water drainage systems according to specifications.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- (i) completion of relevant training courses is an advantage; or (ii) holders of Plumber's licence; or equivalent, are preferable; or (iii) holders of Intermediate Trade Test Certificate or Trade Test Certificate for Plumber are preferable; or (iv) holders of certificate of completion of an apprenticeship in the trade of plumber are preferable; and (v) must be Certified Worker of Confined Space Operation when working in confined space (You may visit Labour Department website for details)
Professional qualification
- must be registered as Construction Worker and holder of Green Card when working on construction sites (You may visit Construction Industry Council website for registration details)
Experience
- typically gain skills through work experiences
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Diploma
Certificate
Skill Enhancement Courses
Work Environment
- Plumbers & Pipefitters usually work outdoors or at construction sites performing physically demanding tasks, such as assembling, installing and repairing pipe, pipes-fittings and sanitary fixture.
Tools
- Band saws
- Adjustable wrenches
- Bolt cutters
- Callipers
- Depth gauges
- Dewatering pumps
- Drain or pipe cleaning equipment
- Fluid regulators - Water stoppers
- Hammer drills
- Liquid leak detectors
- Pipe or tube cutter
- Pipe wrenches
- Power drills
- Power saws
- Protective gloves
- Sewage pumps
- Shears
- Soldering and welding equipment
- Tape measures
- Utility knives
