Building and construction

Plumbing encompasses the installation, upgrading, servicing and repairing of sanitary and other systems. Key tasks include:

• installing water and sewage pipes in the ground
• installing piping networks, equipment and fixtures for sanitary installations
• installing piping networks, equipment and fixtures for water-born heating systems
• installing equipment and fixtures for heating systems
• installing other systems, such as gas units, sprinkler systems, compressed-air systems, and ice-water plants
• service

This trade requires that you are meticulous, have technical insight and are good with your hands. You should be practical-minded and service-oriented.