Plumber (General)

Aliases: Plumber

Industry/Sector(s): Plumbing

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Plumber (General) is expected to perform include:

Installing sanitary fixtures and fittings
Performing repair and maintenance of various plumbing systems
Performing the pre-installation tasks
Following safety and health regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{3, 7, 8}

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV) and Hearing Impaired (HH)
This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 5^th
Certified training for Plumber (General) (programme aligned to PSC/Q0104 released by Plumber (General))

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of the installation procedure
Knowledge of the pre-installation procedures
Knowledge of post-installation quality assessment procedures
Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment
Knowledge of how to assemble various fixtures and fittings
Knowledge of various relevant materials, sanitary fixtures and fittings
Knowledge of installation techniques
Knowledge of various types of leaks and defects
Knowledge of basic plumbing terminology
Knowledge of proper material disposal procedure
Knowledge of units of measurement
Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Previous on-the-job training
Knowledge of Hindi and other regional language
Communication skills
Ability to work in a team

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmoindia.org/Pages/default.aspx
Shri Ramakrishna Advanced Training Institute (SRATI)
http://srati.in/index.aspx
Dhanush EnggServices India Pvt Ltd.
http://www.meptrainings.com/
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
www.ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
http://www.ignou.ac.in/
Dimensional Academy
http://www.dimensionalacademy.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Plumber.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{4, 1, 5, 6}

Helper → Assistant Plumber → Plumber (General) → Plumber (General) - II

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For candidates with experience – Rs 8,300 to Rs 10,400 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 2 years of work experience as a semi-skilled helper in lieu of minimum educational qualification is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Organizations engaging in construction
Residential complexes and buildings
Corporate organizations and complexes
Malls and departmental stores
Hospitals
Restaurants and hotels
Companies dealing with plumbing work

KEYWORDS

Plumber
Plumbing
Installation
Repair

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7126.0101	Plumber (General)
ISCO 2008	7126	Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
NIC 2008	43221	Installation of plumbing for water, gas and sanitation equipment
QP Reference	PSC/Q0104	Plumber (General)
NSQF	3	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	http://pmkvyofficial.org/App_Documents/QPs/qp-ips-plumber-genera18.pdf
2	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Plumber-Technicians-Alp-Consulting-Ltd-Mumbai-2-to-3-years-270616009729?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14672160432474&xp=32&qp=plumber&srcPage=s
3	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
4	http://pmkvyofficial.org/App_Documents/QPs/qp-ips-plumber-general.pdf
5	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/qp-ips-plumber-gen-helper17.pdf
6	http://pmkvyofficial.org/App_Documents/QPs/qp-ips-plumber-gen-helper17.pdf
7	http://www.kaam24.com/Job-Plumber-for-Mantoi-in-Delhi-MjgxOQ
8	http://www.babajob.com/Job-Plumber-For-Not_Specified-in-Gurgaon-Near-Dlf_City_Phase_1(122002)-2146332113

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