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Gasfitters install, test, maintain and repair piping systems downstream of
the billing meter as well as appliances and ancillary equipment associated
with the use of fuel gases, including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) systems.
Gasfitting is a class of plumbing work and includes the construction,
installation, servicing, repair and modification of any piping, appliances
or fluing for the supply and use of gas.
 A
licenced gas-fitter is trained to repair, service, and replace natural gas
appliances and fixtures in residential, commercial, or industrial related
properties and areas. Beyond working on the appliances and fixtures
themselves, they are also responsible for installing regulators, gas meters,
burners and valves.
ANZSCO ID: 334114
Alternative names: Gas Fitter,
Specialisations: Gas Main and Line
Fitter, Liquefied Petroleum Gasfitter, Industrial Gasfitter,
Knowledge, skills and attributes
- Enjoy practical work
- Able to work independently
- Technical aptitude in order to follow plans
- Able to work at heights and in various weather conditions
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to cope with physical demands of the job.
- Good hand-eye coordination
(Source:
Niledu)
Duties and Tasks
Gasfitters may perform the following tasks:
- Interpret drawings and specifications
- Measure and mark reference points for location of equipment
- Test piping systems for gas appliances
- Install piping systems for combustible gases
- Install gas appliances and ancillary equipment
- Install appliance flues
- Install gas pressure regulating devices and gas detection systems
- Provide consumer information about the operation and maintenance of
appliances
- Install LPG systems in caravans and marine craft
- Undertake maintenance of gas appliances
- Maintain pipes, appliances, flues and ancillary equipment associated
with the use of fuel gases.
Working conditionsGasfitters work in a range of domestic and industrial
environments. They may work indoors in factories or outdoors on pipelines,
or installing or servicing domestic appliances on site.
Education and training/entrance requirements
You usually need a certificate III in plumbing to work as
a Gasfitter. Traineeships may be available.
Did You
Know?
So what’s the difference between a plumber and a
gas-fitter?
This is where it can get a little confusing. You
may have seen various plumbing services offering gas-fitting, but
you need to be careful that you’re choosing a professional with the
right qualifications to match your specific job. Let’s break it
down.
A qualified and licenced plumber in Australia (among their water
pipe/drainage/sewerage responsibilities) are able to provide some
gas-fitting services, such as disconnection, installation, repair
and maintenance of all gas pipes and fittings.
An individual solely qualified as a gas-fitter cannot undertake any
plumbing work, but they are licensed to work on gas systems. This
includes the repair, maintenance and installation of wall ovens,
cooktops, gas BBQs, upright cookers and bayonetted points. They are
also able to convert BBQs to natural gas.
Many tradies will opt to begin with a plumbing apprenticeship and
then undertake the necessary courses to specialise in gas-fitting.
Alternatively, others undergo a combined plumbing and gas-fitting
apprenticeship. Depending on your preferences and existing
experience, there are numerous career pathways available.
(Source:
Licensed Trades)
Becoming qualified
Depending on the career path
you decide on pursuing, you will need to possess the necessary
hands-on experience and theory based learning to qualify for your
licence. Either way, you’ll typically have to complete an
apprenticeship under the supervision of a currently licensed
practitioner. This will combine on-site work with classroom-based
theory to equip you with all the basic skills and knowledge you’ll
require. Applicable courses can include Certificate III in Plumbing
as well as the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.
How do I know if a practitioner is licensed?
Gas-fitting licence regulations differ from state to state, but in
Victoria in particular, it is illegal for any gas-fitting work to be
undertaken by an individual who has not met the necessary standards
to achieve accreditation. Registration and licensing for plumbing
and gas fitting in Victoria is carried out by the Victorian Building
Authority (VBA). To know if a practitioner is licensed, you ask to
see their gas-fitting licence card to prove they have the necessary
training and qualifications to safely work on your gas appliance or
system. They must also possess insurance that covers their work for
six years, as well as issue you a Compliance Certificate when they
complete the job.
Two types of Victorian gas-fitting licences
Class A:
this licence type authorises a gas fitter to work on light domestic
and commercial appliances, such as heaters and cookers.
Class B:
this type of licence is for gas fitters working on gas systems that
consume 10MJ (mega joules) or more of gas per hour.
These licences are put in place by the VBA and other
state-based regulatory boards to ensure a minimum quality and safety
standard is being met at all times. Not only does this ensure that
customers are protected, but it also sets the standard for best
practice and ensure gas-fitters do their very best to upskill and
gain the required hands-on experience.
(Source:
Builders Academy)
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