Checking Out A Plumbing Company's Personnel

By Chloe Gib


A person who decides to make plumbing their career has chosen a good field. He or she can be assured of continued employment due to the vast water pipe network that is used in the nation's water system. Personnel, highly qualified in this field are employed by Lakewood CO plumbing companies who offer the very best service possible.

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most plumbers train through an apprenticeship program. This type of program is available under direction of local branches of unions and contractor organizations. They provide both classroom instruction and salaried on-the-job training. The program usually is for a period of 4 to 5 years.

The in-class instruction covers a wide area and consists of between 500 and 750 hours. There are courses in installation and repair basics, mathematics, blueprint reading, and full coverage of fittings, pipes, and valves. There are also subjects covering every repair possibility varying from things such as bathtubs and gas lines.

On the job training requires 7,500 to 8,000 hours. Apprentices work alongside master plumbers and journeymen to learn all aspects of the trade. They start out learning how to properly cut into a wall and advance until they have a full knowledge of how to take care any type of problem.

After completing the requirements of the in-class and on-the-job training, the apprentice is then qualified to become a journeyman plumber. Some states do not require licensing. Those that do require licensing, proof of 2-5 years of experience must be presented and a state board exam must be passed. Licensing renewal requires continuing education.

It is people who have completed this intense training that are employed by Lakewood CO plumbing companies. With these experts on hand, a customer can be assured of the very best possible service available. These companies are devoted to doing the very best work possible with complete customer satisfaction.




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