How to become a Plumber?

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HOW TO BECOME APLUMBER IN USA
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The world of plumbing

• According to the official statistics provided by
  the United States Department of Labor, there are
  currently around 490,200 people working as
  plumbers in the Usa. The greatest contribution of
  the field of plumbing has most definitely been
  its ability to ensure the safe and hygienic use
  of water. It looks after public health and
  welfare and has evolved as a powerful economic
  engine. it might be susceptible to fluctuations
  in the economy. However, the maintenance of pipe
  systems continues even during economic
  recessions, as a result of which, employment and
  job security is relatively stable in this field.
  As a crucial industry with high demand, the
  importance of plumbers in our daily lives is
  undeniable. Lets dive into the details of the
  work environment, the diverse aspects of the job,
  its positioning in the occupational world and a
  step by step guide on how to become a licensed
  plumber in the United States of America.

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JOB OUTLOOK

• Employment in the plumbing sector is expected to
  grow by 4 between 2019 and 2029. A plumbers
  earnings vary depending on level of experience
  and the location of the plumber. As of 2018,
  plumbers receive a median annual salary of
  53,910 that is higher than that of other
  construction trade workers. The salaries of the
  bottom 10 to the top 10 go from 32,100 per
  year to 93,700 per year.
• As surveys have revealed, it can be a fulfilling
  career. Licensed plumbers tend to remain in the
  field for the entirety of their careers,
  sometimes even after retirement.

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DUTIES OF A PLUMBER

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• The basic job of a plumber involves installing
  and repairing pipes that supply water and gas to,
  and carry residue away from homes and business
  settings.
• Plumbers also
• Install plumbing fixtures
• Inspect and operate different equipment
• Clean drains
• Clear obstructions 
• Maintain septic systems
• Train apprentices
• Coordinate with other construction workers 
• Ensure that a propertys plumbing system
  functions properly
• Plumbers may even work right alongside architects
  and be involved in drafting blueprints to ensure
  the efficiency of the final product

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WORK EVIRONMENT AND DAILY LIFE

• Plumbers have to travel to various sites of work
  every day LIKE factory settings and office
  buildings. They have to work in indoor or outdoor
  conditions, and sometimes even in poor weather
  conditions.  
• Plumbing is a full-time job and work is not
  categorised into shifts. Work may be scheduled or
  unplanned. A plumber must always be available on
  call.

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A PLUMBER

• It usually takes 4-5 years to become a licensed
  plumber. those interested in the plumbing
  profession can start preparing for their
  occupation by taking classes right from high
  school. A high school diploma or equivalent is
  required to become a plumber. Vocational
  technical schools offer a number of technical
  training courses that help in performing plumbing
  tasks.
• Plumbers must also have clean criminal, driving
  and drug records.

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PLUMBING SCHOLARSHIPS

• A NUMBER OF INSTITUTES ALSO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS
  FOR PLUMBING COURSES
• American Society of Plumbing Engineers
• World Plumbing Council
• Nexstar Legacy Foundation
• PHCC Educational Foundation
• San Jose Plumbing Scholarship

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HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER

• A formal educational and training HELPS WHILE
  APPLYING FOR AN apprenticeship. AN APPRENTICESHIP
  PROGRAM INVOLVES TRAINING BY A SENIOR LICENSED
  PLUMBER. THESE programmes usually last from about
  2- 5 years. Plumbers develop their skills fully
  DURING this apprenticeship AND RECEIVE BOTH
  CLASSROOM AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. A NUMBER OF
  LEGITIMATE PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIPS ARE OFFERED
  BY LABOR UNIONS. THESE PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE
  RANGE OF TOPICS from installation of pipes to
  reading of blueprints.

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PLUMBER

• After the completion of apprenticeship
  programmes, plumbers are required to pass the
  licensing exam (The Journeyman Plumber Exam) in
  order to become journey-level workers who are
  then legally allowed to practise the plumbing
  trade independently. After having gained several
  years of experience, plumbers can take another
  exam and move further up to earn a master status.
  Once plumbers earn their license, some of them
  are hired as full-time employees, while others
  work independently as freelancers or contractors.
  PLUMBERS MUST ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE STATE.
• license renewal may be mandatory annually or
  every three to five years. 
• However, keeping in mind the different situations
  in different states, it can be said that changes
  in the licensing legislation may keep occurring
  from time to time.
• Most states also require plumbers to carry a
  Plumbers Liability Insurance or a Workers
  Compensation Insurance if they wish to acquire a
  license and be certified.

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QUALITIES OF A PLUMBER

• A GOOD PLUMBER MUST BE
• CERTIFIED
• EXPERIENCED
• COMPETENT
• REPUTABLE AND RELIABLE
• MECHANICALLY INCLINED
• PUNCTUAL
• DEDICATED
• DEXTEROUS
• PHYSICALLY STRONG AND IN GOOD SHAPE
• IN POSSESSION OF EFFECTIVE COORDIANTION,
  COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
• ABLE TO PRIORITISE SAFETY

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IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PLUMBERS TO AVE AN
UNDYING PASSION FOR THEIR JOB AND DEVOTE
THEMSELVES TO THEIR WORK WITH UTMOST DEDICATION.

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• PLUMBING HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED A
  MALE-DOMINATED PROFESSION. HOWEVER, THERE HAS
  BEEN A GROWING AWARNESS ABOUT PLUMBING AMONG
  WOMEN TOO. A NUMBER OF WOMEN ALSO OWN PLUMBING
  ORGANISATIONS TODAY.

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Present and Future of the Plumbing Industry

• The plumbing profession is expected to provide
  good employment opportunities in the foreseeable
  future. A growth in the renovation and
  construction business faced with a shortage of
  qualified, licensed plumbers could create demand
  in the field. A considerable number of openings
  are likely to spring up in the field of
  plumbing.  
• With the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, we
  stand today at a crucial juncture with the world
  having to combat one of the toughest challenges
  in history. The immense importance of plumbing
  can be gauged in such a situation where one of
  the easiest yet effective ways to control this
  dreadful disease is by washing our hands. With
  the shortage of clean water and the necessity of
  ensuring proper sanitation, our plumbers have
  been entrusted with a lot of responsibility. The
  slogan The plumbers protect the health of the
  nation, stands truer than ever today. Plumbing
  has also been declared as an essential service
  and plumbing professionals are now in the heart
  of Americas attempt to ensure safety. They have
  been at a greater risk of being exposed to the
  virus, but they have taken the challenge head-on
  to protect the health of the citizens. 
• A career in the plumbing sector is likely to pose
  exciting challenges every day. It offers a
  diverse range of opportunities and has emerged as
  a respectable profession that has been attracting
  young people all over the world. 

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Plumbers play an indispensable role in our lives.