Fire Protection Plumber (ANZSCO 334117)
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What a Fire Protection Plumber does
Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems. Registration or licensing is required.
- Specialisations
- Sprinkler Fitter
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 334117
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored RegionalNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
- setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
- installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
- designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
- fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
- assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
- installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
- installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
- installing, maintaining and repairing gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases
- fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Fire Protection Plumber do?
Installs, tests, services and repairs water-based fire protection systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems. Registration or licensing is required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Fire Protection Plumber on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Fire Protection Plumber (ANZSCO 334117) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) (lists in force from 7 December 2024). It is listed for the 186 and 482 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Fire Protection Plumber?
334117. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Fire Protection Plumber migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Fire Protection Plumber for the Subclass 186 and Subclass 482 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Is Fire Protection Plumber in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.