Kitchen and bathroom fitter

You could take a college course, which would give you some of the skills needed to start in this job. Courses include:

• Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
• Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
• Level 2 Diploma in Fitted Interiors

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

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You could do an intermediate apprenticeship in fitted interiors, joinery, tiling or plumbing.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

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You can apply for jobs if you've got experience and qualifications in a related construction trade like joinery, plumbing or tiling.

Further information

You'll find more on careers in kitchen and bathroom fitting from Go Construct.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of maths
• knowledge of building and construction
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• design skills and knowledge
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Your day-to-day duties could include:

• using a range of hand and power tools
• measuring out work areas
• ripping out and disposing of old units and suites
• marking the location of pipes and cables
• measuring and cutting worktops, recesses and joints
• fitting units and appliances
• tiling walls and laying flooring
• clearing away debris at the end of the job
• following building regulations to meet health and safety

You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.

Your working environment may be dusty and physically demanding.