Careers · Engineering & Building
Plumber
Water flows downhill and fills up space. When you measure pipes and know how water moves, you can stop leaks and floods.
The 21 headline skills a plumber is built on. Tap a + node to open the 70 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Comparing CapacityYou work out how much water a tank or pipe can hold.MathematicsMeasuring length and height (age 5+)You measure pipe length so joints line up right.MathematicsDescribing Material PropertiesSome materials rust or leak, so you pick the right one.ScienceDesign Briefs and Better ProductsA clear plan means the pipes end up where they should.Design & TechnologyAngles in triangles (age 6+)You join pipes at the correct angle so they line up.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
MeasurementMathematics
You measure pipe length and how much water it holds.
Matter & MaterialsScience
You pick pipes made of the right material for water.
Designing & MakingDesign & Technology
You plan where every pipe goes before you fit it.
GeometryMathematics
You fit pipes and bends at the right angles so water flows well.