Apprentice plumber example: installing new ball valve in a toilet cistern

Plumber apprentice in Melbourne starts work about 7.30AM - 8.00 AM. They are attached to properly qualified plumbers. They could working anywhere - from Frankstone to Werribee.

Plumber apprentice will be doing general maintenance work. That involves purchasing fittings, copper pipe and other materials from stores.

On arrival to the job plumber apprentice unloads tools and fittings.

Before starting the job they inform staff where they will be working. Then plumber apprentice should explain where they are going to place barriers to stop any children entering job scene.

Apprentice plumbers close the toilets whilst they install a new ball valve in a toilet cistern. After they are finished they re-open the toilets and report back to reception that they are leaving. Apprentice plumbers always sign out so the staff know we have left if they have to evacuate the building for an emergency.

Plumber apprentice always wash our hands after every job to make sure we don't get any germs or infections.

Apprentice Plumber - Replacing Guttering

Apprentice plumber should always be careful when working on ladders. The plumber checks the ladders before apprentice plumber goes up and start removing the old guttering. If all of the gutters are to be replaced a scaffold has to be used.

Once the old section of gutter is down apprentice plumber tests it by pouring water on the roof to see if it drains away properly.