plumber skills

Please go away you spammer!

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.

Please don't feed the troll....

*EDIT*

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.

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.

You forgot about a high tolerance for very hot things.

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.

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

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".

Or a truck painted like this!!!