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Average salary

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Average weekly hours

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2.2%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Pipe fitters

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5214

Pipe fitters install pipe systems and maintain and repair pipes in major utilities, industrial and construction settings and sites.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of piping
measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic piping using hand or machine tools
installs pipes for heating, ventilating, fire prevention, water and similar systems in industrial and construction settings, including oil rigs and terminals, sewerage systems and other mains networks
fits piping into position and joins sections by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or by other methods
tests pipe work for leaks and makes necessary adjustments

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Top 12 industries: Pipe fitters

Alternative & related job titles: Pipe fitters

Pipe engineer Pipe fitter Pipe welder-fitter

Equality focus: Pipe fitters

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