Types of piping

Description

A variety of types of piping and piping materials. PVC, CPVC, PEX, copper, and the advantages, usage cases, risks, and costs of each.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 5 occupations
  • Optional in 0 occupations
  • Total: 5 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Sprinkler fitter
    Sprinkler fitters are responsible for the installation of fire protection systems that sprinkle water. They connect pipes, tubing and the necessary accessories. Sprinkler system in…
  • Plumbing supervisor
    A plumbing supervisor is a professional who oversees plumbing projects and ensures the efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. They play a crucial role…
  • Bathroom fitter
    Bathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new bathroom equipment, incl…
  • Kitchen unit installer
    Kitchen unit installers install kitchen elements in homes. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new kitchen e…
  • Irrigation system installer
    Irrigation 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…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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