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• Advanced Diploma in Plumbing and Liquid Petroleum Gas Systems (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, including Jobsplus, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Individuals who do not have any formal qualifications may apply for the Construction Industry Skill Card (CISC) issued by the Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC) after gaining experience in this trade.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Plumbers are expected to have:
• The ability to understand technical drawings and plans
• The ability to adhere to blueprints and single out faults and flaws
• The ability to use and maintain equipment and tools such as pressure gauges, pipe and tube cutters, wrenches and pipe/drain cleaning equipment
• The ability to do hydrostatic testing
• Knowledge of building regulations
• The willingness to work in cramped spaces
and the ability to spend long periods standing and/or kneeling
• Business and financial skills (in case of self-employment)
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
•Communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• The ability to follow instructions
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Negotiation skills (where applicable)
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A cautious attitude
• A practical orientation
• Accuracy
• Alertness
• Arm-hand steadiness
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Physical strength and stamina
• The ability to keep calm in challenging
situations
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• Electrician
• Handyperson
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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• Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Technician
• Pipe Fitter
• Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians • Water System Technician
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