| Occupation Title | DRAINER (AUS) / DRAINLAYER (NZ) |
| ANZSCO Code | 334113 |
| Occupations in this Group | 334111 Plumber (General) 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334113 Drainer (Aus) / Drainlayer (NZ) 334114 Gasfitter 334115 Roof Plumber |
| Description | Installs, maintains and designs below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems. Registration or licensing is required. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisation | Septic Tank Installer |
| Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| 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 gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices | |
| -fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | 334111 Plumber (General) |
| 334112 Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | |
| 334114 Gasfitter | |
| 334115 Roof Plumber | |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |