From bathroom fitter to plumber
14 of the 21 essential skills of a plumber are already essential for a bathroom fitter — about 67% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 7
- would be new
- 67%
- of the target job covered
- 21
- essential skills of a plumber
What a plumber does
Plumbers maintain and install water, gas and sewage systems. They inspect pipes and fixtures on a regular basis or make repairs as needed. They bend, cut, and install pipes. They test systems and make adjustments safely and following regulations. They place sanitary equipment.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- attach PEX pipe
- check water pressure
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction supplies
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- place sanitary equipment
- plumbing tools
- replace faucets
- snap chalk line
- types of piping
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
What would be new
7 skillsEssential for a plumber and not for a bathroom fitter. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from bathroom fitter
2 roles- kitchen unit installer15 skills in common
- sprinkler fitter10 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a plumber?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.