Apprentice Booklet

PLUMBING PATHWAYS WHERE CAN YOUR CAREER TAKE YOU?

WHY BECOME A PLUMBER?

Job Security

Salary

Located on different job sites everyday

High demand for skills

Work across residential, commercial or industrial projects

Won’t be replaced by AI

1 of the top 3 highest paying trades in the Building and Construction industry

Variety

Once qualified, you can stay on the tools, train others or start your own business

Multiple career pathways to find your niche

Earn while you learn

Recession-resistant industry

No study debt to pay back

CAREER SECURITY AND ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT YOU APPLY NOW

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HOW DO I BECOME A PLUMBER?

Employer: Master Plumbers SA

Trade School Cert 3

Host Employer

Earn a wage while you learn

Gain a nationally recognised plumbing qualification

Learn directly from qualified plumbers

Job security Ongoing mentoring & support

We cover trade school fees - no study debt

Equipment & PPE Career Development

CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE:

Master real skills required by industry Apply trade school learnings straight into the workplace

Trainers are qualified plumbers Residential Plumbing Water Service Pipe Fitting Gas Services Roof Plumbing Stormwater Installations

Fire Suppression Heating Sewage Treatment & Systems Mechanical Services Disaster Recovery

HOW WE LOOK AFTER YOU Learn from a Host Employer that has met Industry Standards If your host employer runs out of work, we will endeavour to find you another suitable placement, so you can continue your apprenticeship We ensure that our plumbing apprentices are paid above award rates We provide you with ongoing support and mentoring We enforce strict Work Health & Safety protocols and supply all of your Personal Protective Equipment We have introduced industry-leading Management Plans to ensure your successful completion

Start your plumbing CHOOSE MASTER AND ENDLESS CAREER SECURITY career with the peak OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT YOU industry body for PLUMBERS SA/NT qualfied Plumbers in

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South Australia and Northern Territory

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? What we look for in candidates: Drivers license and own transport Be fit and physically robust Have an aptitude for problem-solving Pride in working accurately and neatly Initiative and drive

HOW DO I APPLY? APPLY NOW

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Visit our website and complete our online application form to apply

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Gain a nationally recognised plumbing qualification Learn directly from qualified plumbers Master real skills required by industry

WE ENSURE If a host employer runs out of work, we will work to find you another suitable placement Our plumbing apprentices are paid above 8292 4000 award rates We provide apprentices with ongoing support and mentoring Our apprentices are covered by Return To Work SA, should you sustain an injury at work

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ASK OUR APPRENTICES WHY CHOOSE MASTER PLUMBERS SA? “As a Master Plumbers apprentice, I’ve really enjoyed the support I’ve received. The field officers are easy to talk to, relatable and have field experience.”

Zac Goodwin, Master Plumbers Apprentice

“I can't even begin to explain all the different things I've learnt since becoming a plumber, and there's so much more I can learn.”

Ben Lindsay, Master Plumbers Apprentice

“You never run out of opportunities, and you won’t get bored of what you’re doing.”

Domenic Pirrotta, Master Plumbers Apprentice

CONSTRUCTION Construction plumbing is all plumbing carried out on medium sized to larger sized commercial buildings and infrastructure. This includes: Groundworks Fire services First fix plumbing (water, gas, and underfloor plumbing) Second fix plumbing (installing appliances such as toilets, sinks and tapware) Storm Water Equipment installation

THIS WOULD SUIT YOU IF: You seek stable work (the Women’s and Children’s Hospital is expected to take up to 7 years to build) You get along with a wide range of people You like working in large teams You don’t mind repetitive tasks

RENOVATIONS Some plumbers chose to specialise in bathroom renovations and kitchen renovations.

This includes: Demolition of existing areas Replacing old settings with new services, drainage and fixtures Installing underfloor heating (specialisation with some companies)

Image: New Heights

Image credit: Spriggs and Co

THIS WOULD SUIT YOU IF: You watch The Block, House Rules or other renovation shows You like replacing old with new You like working in smaller teams You enjoy demolishing, digging and hands-on work You like working on shorter-term projects

MAINTENANCE Maintenance plumbers are responsible for the upkeep of current plumbing services and fixtures.

This includes: Blocked Drains Hot water system installations and repairs Faulty tapware Cistern repairs Leaks and burst pipes

Image: New Heights

THIS WOULD SUIT YOU IF: You enjoy problem solving You learn best in 1-1 environments with teachers or tutors You work best on your own or in a smaller group You enjoy the satisfaction of applying your skills and doing the job well

NEW HOMES New homes plumbers main work is the construction of new homes and apartments.

This includes: Under floors First fix (water, gas, and underfloor plumbing) Gas services Second fix (installing appliances such as toilets, sinks and tapware) Suspended drainage and stackwork (multi-storey)

Image: New Heights

Image: Newell Plumbing & Gas, New Heights Plumbing and Topline Plumbing and Gas

THIS WOULD SUIT YOU IF: You enjoy hard work, and like getting things done fast You like seeing results straight away You enjoy working in smaller teams

WATCH “A day in the life of a plumbing apprentice - Ben’s story”

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SPECIALIST Plumbers can choose to specialise in a certain area of plumbing.

This can include: Water treatment Gas works Mechanical Warranty work Pipe relining Hydro-jetting

Image credit: Elite HVAC & Plumbing

THIS WOULD SUIT YOU IF: You like repetitive work You enjoy learning everything you can on one topic or product You like standing out from the crowd You like to be seen as a leader in your community