Plumbing Inspector Training

Plumbing inspectors must be detail-oriented.

Training courses help plumbing inspectors assemble, install, repair and examine pipes, fittings and fixtures of water systems. Inspectors usually complete the required tasks under the coaching of a senior professional.

Academic Requirements

At least a high school diploma or GED certificate is required for a plumbing inspector position, but a two-year degree from a vocational school is increasingly necessary, indicates the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers prefer job candidates with relevant work experience.

Training Themes

A 2010 BLS survey shows that an apprentice plumbing inspector usually receives on-the-job training. Most employees require one or two years of preparation alongside skilled plumbers, reports O*Net OnLine. Plumbing inspectors learn how to fill pipes and plumbing fixtures with water and observe pressure gauges, install pipe assemblies using hand or power tools, and examine plumbing structures to ensure conformity to safety standards.

Technology

According to O*Net OnLine, a participant in a plumbing inspector training program gains acumen with tools and equipment, such as drain or pipe cleaning equipment and pipe or tube cutters, as well as pipe wrenches and drawing and drafting software.

References

• O*Net OnLine: Plumbers
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Plumbers, Pipelayers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters