Plumbing Trade Training
If you are interested in the plumbing trade, then consider becoming a plumber. A plumber is trained to install, maintain and repair pipe systems that are used for varying purposes, such as water supply, drainage and waste removal.
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Program
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Most plumbers begin as apprentices, according to College Board, a non-profit that helps students find educational opportunities. Apprenticeships last four to five years and provide the most comprehensive training in the plumbing trade.
Education
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An apprenticeship includes classroom study, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students receive 144 hours of classroom instruction per year. Topics can include drafting, blueprint reading, local plumbing codes and regulations, sanitation, safety, bacteriology, chemistry, math and physics.
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Training
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Being an apprentice also includes paid on-the-job training. Apprentices begin with basic skills, such as identifying types of pipe and grades, using tools, and unloading materials. Apprentices advance into learning how to install pipes later on.
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