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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems. Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors. Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Schedule personnel, tools and equipment. Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges. Supervise other workers. Estimate costs and materials. Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size. Supervision: 3-4 people. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Judgement. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.