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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S7.0 - constructing
S7.1 - building and repairing structures
S7.2 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
S7.2.0 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
S7.2.1 - installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
S7.2.2 - installing plumbing or piping equipment or systems
- adjust cylinder valves
- assemble manufactured pipeline parts
- attach PEX pipe
- connect oil well heads
- consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flows
- create open drainage systems
- detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
- guide drill pipes
- install drainage well systems
- install fire sprinklers
- install firestops
- install hydraulic systems
- install irrigation systems
- install plumbing systems
- install PVC piping
- install septic systems
- install SSTI system
- install water reservoir
- lay pipe installation
- lay sewer pipe
- maintain irrigation systems
- manage rainwater
- manage water flows and catchments
- place sanitary equipment
- plan surface slope
- prepare copper gas-lines pipes
- provide pipe bedding
- repair plumbing systems
- replace faucets
- set up water filtration system
S7.2.3 - installing insulation materials
S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

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install metal gas piping

skills

constructing

installing interior or exterior infrastructure

installing plumbing or piping equipment or systems

install metal gas piping

Concept overview

Description

Safely install gas pipes and tubes made of steel or copper. Install all necessary connectors and modern ball valves. Test the pipe to make sure there are no leaks.

Alternative Labels

installation of metal gas piping

fit gas pipes

gas pipeworking

metal gas piping installation

installing metal gas piping

gas plumbing

fitting of gas pipes

fitting gas pipes

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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Broader concepts

Narrower skills

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)