Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Start Position |
1st Year Apprentice |
$12,000-$18,000 |
None |
Year 10 Pass |
| 1st Promotion |
2nd Year Apprentice |
$19,000-$23,000 |
1 years |
Ongoing training through a registered Training organisation for the duration of the apprenticeship |
| 2nd Promotion |
3rd Year Apprentice |
$24,000-$28,000 |
2 years |
|
| 3rd Promotion |
4th Year Apprentice |
$28,000-$41,000 |
3 years |
|
| 4th Promotion |
Qualified |
$15,000+ |
4+ years |
|
*The babove table is to be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
| 1st Year Apprentice |
Assisting a tradesperson to carryout plumbing and mechanical servicing work. |
| 2nd Year Apprentice |
Assisting a tradesperson to carryout plumbing and mechanical servicing work. |
| 3rd Year Apprentice |
Assisting a tradesperson to carryout plumbing and mechanical servicing work. |
| 4th Year Apprentice |
Assisting a tradesperson to carryout plumbing and mechanical servicing work. |
| Qualified |
Registered and licensed plumbers can work independently in the areas they are qualified in. |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Career Path Options and Employment opportunities
The variety of tasks for plumbers will naturally lead some to specialise in particular areas such as roof plumbing, heating and cooling, mechanical services, drainage, or gas fitting. Many plumbers are self-employed, or work for large plumbing firms that work for building companies either in residential or commercial construction. Demand for plumbers will depend on the volume of activity through the building industry, making this a highly competitive field.
With further training and experience you can also enter the field of building supervisor, technical sales representative, plumbing inspector, or estimator.
About the Author
Master Plumbers Association
The Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) is a registered national employer organisation providing representation and extensive services for a broad base of members in the plumbing and mechanical services sectors. The main activities of the Association are to provide business services, industry representation, training and advice on industrial relations and employment to the membership.
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