The plumber from Albion Park has been assisting people at Exeter Plumbing for over five years.

He also represented NSW for the first time in the Australian WorldSkills national plumbing competition in October in Goulburn.

Known as the 'Tradie Olympics' which empowers young people to showcase their trades, Mr Chandler was tasked with doing some pipe work, running a hot water system and building a tap set that could be sent interstate.

"I wanted to do well, and I try to do well in everything I do, but to me it was branching out and trying something new, something I don't usually do," the 23-year-old said.

He said the scenario required the utmost detail and accuracy which was awarded with points, which was "a bit more challenging".

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His handiwork at the competition is going to be incorporated into a project called Health Habitat, which helps poor and remote communities maintain their homes and enhance their quality of life.

His work will be sent to Alice Springs to teach people there about installing taps for water.

"[It feels] pretty good, it's going to do something to help people," he said.

Mr Chandler said he has enjoyed helping people over the years.

The plumber has picked up a lot of skills for his trade and social skills at the company.

You could consider him a Jack of multiple trades, because installations and fittings have required him to learn techniques from other trades such as gas, which he learned at TAFE.

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Whilst Mr Chandler has gained much from being a plumber, it was not his first career choice.

He spent some time working in an office in accounting and IT networking and realised he wanted to be outdoors.

"I was obsessed with computers at school and could probably still go into an IT job but I like working outside and using the tools of the trade," he said.

"Working outdoors with your hands is much healthier than being stuck behind a desk.

"I've noticed I'm much fitter since becoming an apprentice plumber."

He said it has also enabled him to have independence such as owning a car and purchasing land.

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Working in a trade also runs in the family, as his father is a boilermaker.

The tradie finished five years of study and his licensing course at TAFE last week.

He was also awarded the Apprentice of the Year in at Wollongong TAFE in 2019.

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