How to become a Gasfitter
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.
Personal requirements for a Gasfitter
- Enjoy practical work
- Good hand-eye coordination
- 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.
Duties & Tasks of a Gasfitter
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 conditions for a Gasfitter
Gasfitters 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.
Specializations
Gasfitter
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.
