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Post by Matthaus » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 2:30 am

Please go away you spammer! :box:

 
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Post by WNY » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 7:45 am

Also, what type of plumber? residential, commercial, etc....there are different areas that you can specialize in.

Do a google search....here is some info. Not sure how accurate, but you get the idea....

Entry into most of these occupations is through an apprenticeship or, in some instances, a pre-apprenticeship. Plumbing, gas fitting and roof plumbing apprentices complete on-the-job training in conjunction with technical studies through training providers. You have to get so many (hundreds/thousands) hours of on the job training and certification before becoming a "certified" plumber.

The apprenticeship is five years of four levels. Practical and technical training is a minimum of 1800 hours per level. About 80 per cent of the time is spent learning practical on-the-job skills under the supervision of a certified journeyperson and 20 per cent consists of learning the theoretical and technical aspects of the trade through in-school training. The fourth year of training is devoted entirely to acquiring on-the-job experience.

 
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Post by av8r » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 8:13 am

Please don't feed the troll....

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My bad....it's nearly Christmas and if I can't extend a bit more grace toward another human being (I hope) then what kind of example am I?

Mea Culpa.


 
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Post by coaledsweat » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 10:33 am

nevan wrote:Which skills do I need to be a plumber?
You need a pair of pants that show your butt when you bend and a license to plumb. Skill is not really required.

 
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Post by Richard S. » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 10:46 am

You forgot about a high tolerance for very hot things.

 
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Post by e.alleg » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 10:51 am

First thing to know being a plumber is *censored* flows downhill. Second thing is don't chew your fingernails. Third thing is if water sprays out then you did it wrong. :D


 
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Post by George-NJ » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 10:55 am

Most important, take up drinking and hanging out in the bars :P

 
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Post by CoalHeat » Thu. Dec. 13, 2007 7:08 pm

You need to get a van with a giant fake faucet mounted on the roof and then develop a large beer belly, wear t-shirts that are too short and, as Coaledsweat said, develop "Plumber's Crack".

 
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Post by BinghamtonNY » Fri. Dec. 14, 2007 10:16 am

Or a truck painted like this!!!

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