Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
Trades
NOC 72301
Filmed in 
Victoria
Viviana travels to Vancouver Island and meets a pipefitter who works on a submarine! She learns about bending and fabricating different pipes, and discovers how he solves problems with complex pipe systems.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$84,509
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
920

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

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