5216- PIPE FITTERS

Job Title: 

PIPE FITTERS

Alternate Titles: 

Pipe engineer,Pipe fitter,Pipe welder-fitter

Job Description: 

Workers in this unit group install pipe systems and maintain and repair pipes in major utilities, industrial and construction settings and sites.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. NVQs/SVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing) at Levels 2 and 3 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of piping;
  • measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic piping using hand or machine tools;
  • installs pipes for heating, ventilating, fire prevention, water and similar systems in industrial and construction settings, including oil rigs and terminals, sewerage systems and other mains networks;
  • fits piping into position and joins sections by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or by other methods;
  • tests pipe work for leaks and makes necessary adjustments.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK