| In order to become a professional plumber, you need | | | | codes and regulations for the state the educational |
| to receive proper training. This is especially true for | | | | institution is located in. |
| those who are looking to be recognized as | | | | Plumbing Repair |
| professional plumbers by their local plumbers union. | | | | Courses taught in plumbing repair make use of the |
| Below is some helpful information regarding the | | | | knowledge plumbing students have gained previously |
| plumbing courses you need to take in order to enter | | | | in such a course. Students exercise the knowledge |
| into this career field. | | | | and skills they have been taught about piping, venting |
| Types of Plumber Education | | | | and even their state's plumbing codes when learning |
| There are several types of educational programs | | | | plumbing repair. Typically, students are taught about |
| which provide plumbing courses. Some of these are | | | | plumbing service and repair for residential and |
| certificate programs and associate degree programs. | | | | commercial buildings. |
| At institutions which offer these professional plumbing | | | | Water Systems |
| courses, students can get specific degrees in | | | | Plumbing students are taught how to install efficient |
| plumbing technology and construction plumbing | | | | water systems in both home and commercial |
| technology. | | | | settings. These days, students are taught about the |
| Plumber Fundamentals | | | | reduction of water consumption and about |
| One of the plumbing courses which are taught to | | | | ecofriendly water heating. Other issues which are |
| students entering plumbing programs is plumbing | | | | covered in today's typical water systems courses |
| fundamentals. During this course, students learn the | | | | deal with capturing and reusing rain water and |
| basics about pipe systems for vents, drainage and | | | | ecofriendly methods for irrigation. |
| sewer systems. Students also learn the basics about | | | | On the Job Training |
| their state's plumber codes and requirements. | | | | While there is much to be said about obtaining |
| Repair and Installation | | | | classroom education and training in regards to |
| In the second phase of most plumbing courses, | | | | plumbing courses, one should also consider applying |
| plumbing repair and installation is taught to students. | | | | for a plumbing apprenticeship. A typical apprenticeship |
| These courses have a heavy emphasis on teaching | | | | is where an individual will work approximately 2000 |
| about pipes and various pipe systems. Students learn | | | | hours with a plumbing professional. During these hours |
| about topics such as pipe sizing and pipe and fixture | | | | of work, a plumbing apprentice will receive hands on |
| installation. They are also taught about pipe system | | | | training while working in real life plumbing situations. |
| repair during this time. | | | | The experience gained during a plumber |
| Hands on Training | | | | apprenticeship can enhance the education one |
| Most educational institutions which offer plumbing | | | | receives in classroom plumbing courses. Additionally, |
| courses will offer students the opportunity to learn | | | | most plumbing unions will require an individual to do a |
| through hands on training. During this type of training, | | | | 2000 hour apprenticeship program prior to them |
| students are typically taught how to install plumbing | | | | being recognized as a professional plumber. Contact |
| fixtures and water lines. The hands on training in | | | | your local union for more details regarding this |
| these courses is done in compliance with the plumbing | | | | manner. |