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What are the requirements to become a plumber? Are you considering becoming a plumber? If so, you might want to read this article and evaluate if you have the necessary skills and requirements to become a plumber. Plumbing can be a satisfying career, but it is not for everyone.
First off, to become a plumber you must be in excellent physical condition. You will be required to stand for long periods, lift heavy pipes, and sometimes work in uncomfortable conditions. There are also times when a plumber will need to work outdoors in not so great weather. Plumbers need manual dexterity and a tolerance of being in cramped areas. Plumbing is definitely not a job for a claustrophobic or someone with a bad back.
Plumbers also need great analytical problem solving skills, be good at math, outstanding mechanical skills, and the ability to get along with and work well with people. There will be many times when a customer might be difficult and they need to have the skills to deal with the situation in a professional manner. If they decide to go into business for themselves they will also need some business training and the willingness to handle a great amount of paperwork.
If you become a plumber you will be required to install and repair all the residential, commercial, and industrial systems that use pipes such as drain systems, gas systems, and water pipe systems. In addition you will install, repair, and maintain bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets, dishwashers, water heaters, among other common fixtures and appliances such as furnaces and refrigerators.
Becoming a plumber also comes with some risks such as cuts from sharp tools, burns from hot pipes/soldering equipment, and falling from ladders. If after reading the above, you still think you have the requirements to become a plumber there are years of training you will need to go through.
One avenue to become a plumber is to enroll in a vocational school or community college that offers a diploma program to allow you to gain entry-level experience in the plumbing field. Then you apply for an apprenticeship where you will work under a Master Plumber. A typical apprenticeship will last about four to five years and will require 144 hours of classroom instruction each year. Then you can apply to your state to take a licensing exam to obtain your plumbing license. Every state, city, and county will have unique licensing requirements. So far there is no national unified certification for plumbers.
Then you can decide if you want to work for an established plumbing company or start your own plumbing business. If you decide to start your own business some business classes can be helpful especially if you live in a competitive area.
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