Call a plumber when a water line breaks or the sewage is backed up. These days, plumbing has become a reasonably primary industry and requires more qualifications than carrying a couple of wrenches and a pocket screwdriver. It’s a profession or a trade that has qualified people performing critical tasks. What do plumbers actually do?
Becoming a Plumber
To become a plumber, you need to do a trade apprenticeship, which will include the theory of piping systems and practicing the use of tools, standard and specialized, and a course in troubleshooting. A trade apprentice works with a licensed plumber or plumbing service and gets on-the-job training in real-life experiences that may crop up on daily jobs.
There are many different fields in which a plumber can become involved.
Commercial plumbers – install, maintain, and repair systems such as heating, food conveyance piping, and large commercial hot water systems. Plumbers involved in hospital and medical center facilities or food manufacturing need to know about bacteriology and sanitation controls that prevent contamination of systems that deliver food to people. If the plumbing work involves steam fittings, further equipment and safety training are required.