Plumber *
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This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. As a plumber you install, lay out, test and maintain pipes, fixtures, fittings, and gas meters in line with plumbing regulations on domestic housing, businesses, or commercial properties. In your work you will be required to address environmental issues, and will have the appropriate education to enable you to do so.
Salary p/a
35k - 80k+
Qualifications
TAFE
Intensity
Standing
Demand
Stable
Travel
High
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
40-50
Pros
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Get to work outdoors
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Able to meet many people
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Ability to earn good income
Cons
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Work in all weather conditions
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Early starts for the work day
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Long hours
The Bottom Line
Being a plumber is a rewarding job in itself. You are often required to show initiative, solving different problems in varying locations and environments. Many plumbers progress to run their own business. This is a profession that is always in demand with potential to earn substantial incomes.
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