An apprentice plumber learns the trade through work experience and classroom training. Apprenticeships can last five years or more, with certification as a journeyman plumber after three years. Apprentices learn building codes, practical skills, and how to run a plumbing business.
An apprentice plumber is someone who is learning the trade of plumbing, developing skills that will ultimately qualify him to become a full-fledged plumber. Because plumbing is a trade where learning is best achieved through work experience, apprenticeships are mandated by law in many regions of the world, and apprenticeship terms are carefully designed to ensure that plumbers gain the experience practice they need to work safely and effectively once they are fully qualified.
To become an apprentice plumber, you usually need to register with a government agency. The registration application may include a basic examination demonstrating that an apprentice has classroom training as well as work experience, or not, depending on regional requirements. Once an apprentice plumber is registered, you can start working under the supervision of a journeyman plumber, contractor or experienced plumber.
A plumbing education requires some classroom time to learn the basics and plenty of time in the field. Plumbing apprenticeships can last five years or more, with multiple requirements for certification as a plumber, including thousands of hours of experience. After three years as an apprentice plumber, the apprentice can apply for certification as a journeyman plumber. Once the worker has met all the training requirements, he can present proof of training and take an exam to qualify as a master plumber.
A variety of tasks can be performed by an apprentice plumber. Apprenticeships usually involve hands-on instruction in how to do something, followed by allowing the apprentice to try it on their own under supervision. When the apprentice is proficient, he or she may attempt to perform tasks independently, with the work checked periodically or after the task has been completed to confirm that it has been performed correctly.
Apprentices must be familiar with building codes that pertain to plumbing and plumbing safety, and must acquire practical skills that can be used in the field. They learn about the various tools available to a plumbing business, the industry standard for various types of plumbing installations and repairs, and the practical aspects of running a plumbing business, from making appointments with customers to maintaining a fleet of vehicles used for transportation of plumbing and equipment. They also learn about topics such as installing new plumbing in a structure as it is being built, retrofitting existing plumbing, and maintaining plumbing systems to prevent damage.
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