| Have you ever considered becoming a plumber, but | | | | Many graduates leave plumbing school and take an |
| didn't want to spend your whole life fitting pipes and | | | | apprentice position for up to four years, but it's also |
| unclogging drains in other people's houses? In fact | | | | possible to gain a license at school which will allow |
| plumbing involves a lot more possibilities, which gives | | | | you to obtain employment in some sections of the |
| you the chance to choose an area of plumbing you | | | | plumbing industry. |
| like, and specialize. Even better, top level plumbers | | | | Plumbing school isn't just learning about pipes, either. |
| with specific skills can also earn some big dollars. | | | | Many colleges will also cover subjects such as math, |
| The first step is to go to plumbing school. This is a | | | | physics, safety, industrial codes and plumbing codes. |
| great way to get a broad understanding of the many | | | | You will also learn how to interpret blueprints, and get |
| different facets of being a plumbing. Most plumbing | | | | plenty of hands-on experience working with pipes |
| schools will train you in areas such as: | | | | and fittings. You also get to use the various tools |
| - Laying pipe systems | | | | required for the trade. |
| - Maintaining pipe systems | | | | The course content offered by plumbing schools |
| - Correct disposal of waste products | | | | does vary, so it's important to check each one |
| - Connecting gas services to stoves, heaters, | | | | thoroughly, to make sure you will be learning the |
| furnaces etc | | | | types of things you need to learn for the type of |
| - Cooling system pipelines | | | | plumber you want to be. Many courses provide a |
| - Metal fabrication for power plant applications | | | | general education of plumbing skills for both residential |
| - Production line pipes for manufacturing plants | | | | and commercial applications, but others include more |
| Although you may become a plumber, there are | | | | specialized subjects such as soldering and metal |
| plenty of options other than working for yourself, | | | | fabrication. |
| too. You can work as a pipelayer, steamfitter or | | | | Some people think that plumbing sounds like a really |
| pipefitter, and many large companies such as | | | | unpleasant occupation, but the pay can certainly |
| manufacturers will employ at least one plumber in | | | | make up for that. Plumbers, pipefitters, pipelayers |
| their organization. Plumbing school is designed to give | | | | and steamfitters with a few years experience can |
| you the knowledge, practical skills and theory | | | | end up being very well paid. With specialized skills and |
| required to take an entry-level position in any aspect | | | | knowledge, it's possible to earn a 6-figure income. But |
| of the plumbing industry. You can then take your | | | | it all starts with going to plumbing school! |
| education and add to it with real-world experience. | | | | |