Things to Know BEFORE You Begin Your Plumbing Apprenticeship

If you're wanting to begin your plumbing apprenticeship there's some things you need to know first. Today I'm going to tell you all the things you need to know before you begin your plumbing apprenticeship. If this video help you as an apprentice plumber, let me know by leaving me a comment!

Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, LEED AP, The Expert Plumber and welcome to my channel. On this channel I teach homeowners how to save money on their plumbing by doing DIY plumbing projects. I also teach plumbers and plumbing company owners how to be the best plumbers in their area and run successful plumbing businesses. My goal is teach you everything you need to know about plumbing.

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[RogerWakefield]

Who is here trying to get into plumbing?

[dantetortorello]

I just got into a trade school for plumbing, I’m 18. I’m just having trouble trying to understand everything because of my learning disability. I just got out of high school literally a month and now I’m here, it’s tough but I’m willing to understand everything as best as I can. I want to move past the learning disability and be able to learn how to be the best plumber I can be.

[ConstructionKronies]

People forget that Roger. When working through an apprenticeship you will get paid and when your in school EI will supplement your income. The thing that really messes my life up was the student debt I incurred at college and university. It took me decades to pay it all off and I had no credit. We really need to attract the next generations into the trades because we are really hurting for young people. The whole industry will benefit from videos like this. Great job Roger.

[nicolekleinle]

Just started my degree for plumbing in LA . Originally from Wichita Falls TX . Only female in my class ! Let’s go!

[jamesboone]

I think one of the most important parts is treating school like its work. Show up on time and work hard. Don't skip days unless you really have to.

[NohelyCabrera-skqc]

I’m a 3rd year apprentice. I got into the union right away and starting on new construction high rises. Then when the buildings were complete i was transferred to the service side. Definitely building it 1st made it much easier to understand the service side of it. It’s a craft and i love it thank you for your knowledge always

[stevenwhittington]

Hey roger I commented on Monday’s live about taking my test today just wanted to come in and let ya know I passed

[chrisg]

One thing to add...I have a bachelor's degree and no debt thanks to the Air Force. I still think I should have gone trade in the first place, even though I have no debt. College isn't for everyone and it especially isn't for recent high school graduates. Who knows what you want to for REST OF YOUR LIFE at 18?!

[kelvingutierrez]

Pros and cons so far from what i heard and my experiences of trade
Pros:
you get on the job learning
Your mostly debt free
Benefits
You get high pay
Career growth in certain trades
You get a stable job/career
Lifelong skills
Career network expansion
Cons:
Low social life
Could take up 5 years
Limited career growth in some trades
Credits most of the time cannot be passed to college
You need a car
Or some sort of transportion
Pretty fast paced most of the time

[TheDroc]

33 years old. Software Manager with cushy work from home job. Not what it's cracked up to be! I just interviewed today to become a plumbing apprentice after doing a lot of research and I think I got the job!

[Greenmike]

Starting my apprenticeship Monday. I’m excited but I’m nervous as well. I’ve been in healthcare for 10 years and always have been interested in plumbing.

[jeffkhail]

Just got hired at my hometown plumbing company as a helper and I credit your videos, like this one, for inspiration. Thank you for such good content. I will continue to watch your channel on my journey towards an apprenticeship, journeyman’s, and so on.

[osvaldomatos]

Just became an apprentice today but I’ve been employed for over a year now and am in the mood to learn all I need to learn about plumbing and by the way I’ve seen almost all your videos your awesome!

[dabossdope]

Thanks man, I’m in a rough spot where I got put into the level one without any field experience and it definitely was an adventure.

[loukenstein]

The editing was excellent in this video, Roger! Thanks for all the great plumbing videos. I’m 20 and looking into plumbing as a serious consideration for a career. I appreciate all the hard work you put into Your channel, keep up the awesome work.

[NickMattia]

I’m currently a 1.5 year plumbing apprentice and I’ve been enrolled in college for civil engineering for a year now and yes both career paths are extremely challenging, but profitable. It is possible to do both but you will have to sacrifice most of your time to one or the other.

[scottsterling]

These Videos are getting better and better! love the new set up Roger my guy

[papas]

33 year old here and I’ve been sitting at a desk for 10+ years. Seriously considering making a move to more manual labor. Thanks for the video!

[SolomonBassey-ujqc]

I'm looking forward to learn my plumbing job this Monday ❤

[brycefields]

I'm in a ma n pa shop rn. I've been studying my butt off reading and watching vidoes about plumbing. It clicked for me after spending 40 hours a week in the shop learning parts, fittings, pipes, tools, sizes of supply lines and angle stops, valves, and even electical, all while helping costumers on the fly as i studied. Took about 6 months. By then i was ready to begin working in the field as a 'helper' and im 8 months in now and doing most of my own calls. Greatfull for the opportunity to get paid and study at the same time. #learneveryday