What will you do?
Working as a pipe layer or connection technician on public works sites, you set up the worksite, assemble pipe components, test the tightness and slope of the pipe network, and carry out building connections for water supply and drainage. You clean up the site afterwards and always follow the safety rules while working with care for the environment. Much of the work happens outdoors in the civil engineering sector, so this is a hands-on role for people who like manual work in the open air.
- Set up and organise the worksite
- Assemble pipe and duct components
- Test the tightness and slope of the pipe network
- Make building connections for water supply and drainage
- Work safely and follow safety regulations
- Work with care for the environment
- Clear and clean up the worksite
Skills to develop
- Hands-on, physically fit for outdoor manual work
- Familiarity with pipe assembly and welding of plastic pipes
- Careful and safety-conscious working attitude
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
Your foundation for this occupation
Read routes, pipe sizes, joints and level information. Gravity sewers and water pipes have different installation and checking requirements.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise pipe alignment and jointing in a safe training setup. Understand bedding, support and required checks before backfilling.
Check your work
Check materials, joints and measurements and record as-built positions. Backfill only after the agreed release.
How can you grow?
Specialise in connections, large diameters or network renewal before progressing to crew leadership or works preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Why survey pipes before covering them?
After backfilling, locations and connections are difficult to access. Survey records support maintenance, later construction and finding connections.