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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment S8.7.1 - repairing and installing mechanical equipment Set up water pump
Description
Install a device that pumps water from a lower location to a higher location. Set the pump in the right position, taking care not to expose any sensitive parts to water. Connect the pump to water pipes and a power source.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Sprinkler fitterSprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system in…
Optional for
- Water conservation technicianWater conservation technicians install systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic greywater. Other titles The foll…
- Water conservation technician supervisorWater conservation technician supervisors supervise the installation of systems to recover, filter, store and distribute water from different sources such as rainwater and domestic…
- Irrigation system installerIrrigation system installers build the necessary infrastructure for irrigation of soil, usually for agricultural purposes. They may be specialised in one or more of the various typ…
Related skills
- Use measurement instruments
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Keep records of work progress
- Work ergonomically
- Apply proofing membranes
- Set up water filtration system
- Monitor stock level
- Work in a construction team
- Install water purity mechanism
- Inspect construction supplies
- Install water reservoir
Last updated on February 19, 2026
