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Construction and Skilled Trades
How to become a Plumber in Ukraine
Plumbers install and repair water supply, drainage and heating systems.
Quick answers
- What does a Plumber do?
- Plumbers install and repair water supply, drainage and heating systems.
- How do you become a Plumber in Ukraine?
- Common ways in: Plumbing apprenticeship or vocational certificate (about 2 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Plumber?
- Mathematics, Physics.
Official definition
Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, and for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
ISCO-08 unit group 7126, Plumbers and pipe fitters. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Install pipes and fixtures
- Repair leaks and blockages
- Read building plans
Key skills
- Plumbing systems
- Construction methods
- Customer service
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Apprenticeship · about 2 years
Plumbing apprenticeship or vocational certificate
School subjects that keep this path open
- Mathematics
- Physics
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- WoodworkO*NET: Building and ConstructionVery important (4.3)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalVery important (4.3)
- Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (3.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.8)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyVery important (3.5)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.3)
- PhysicsO*NET: PhysicsImportant (3.2)
Linked to the ESCO occupation plumber and the O*NET profile Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Post-Secondary Certificate
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Linked to the ESCO occupation plumber and the O*NET profile Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Careers with similar skills
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
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- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Construction Laborers
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Linked to the ESCO occupation plumber and the O*NET profile Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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