The DOS and DON'TS of Your PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP

So you just got into plumbing... Well, here's the dos and don'ts of your plumbing apprenticeship.

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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[thomasmaroon]

What I did to get my apprenticeship job was 1. Ask questions during the interview what tools do i need to have on day one etc. 2. Show up early my interview was at 10 am i was at the company by 930. 3. Do research check the company that you are interviewing for website, fb etc. 4. Learn as much as you can before you start either youtube tutorials or books at your local library. 5. Start the interview with a good firm handshake and end with a good firm hand shake.

[TimothyIvanAndTheUprise]

I’m fortunate enough to be working with a best friend from High School who is a master plumber. We’re both musicians so analogies happen quite often. If you have something in common with the person training you, it can make learning something a lot quicker with simple analogies. I’m on my third week in residential construction and I am enjoying learning all of this.
Definitely ask questions and try not to pretend that you understand something when you don’t understand it.

[Andy-fufu]

"The DOS and DON'TS of your [*insert any career path*]". I think all this advice can be well adapted for any type of work!

[mo-evdt]

Man you simply the best motivational plumber, thanks for al the hard work you put on your videos, please keep it up

[generalwrex]

I was recently hired by a Plumbing Company, your videos have taught me so much. I WANT to be the best apprentice that I can be, I want to listen and learn new and different things. I used to think of myself as knowing a lot, but there is NO WAY I know more than a 35 year Plumber, that's just impossible.

Thank you so much Roger, I will continue to learn from you as well as on the job! I have a video idea though, what about a day in the life of a plumber video, a full day!

[bryanfreemyer]

I didn't hear this one but a good tip is to be organized, tools, materials and supplies, etc

[FatherDinny]

i’m looking to start an apprenticeship in plumbing in September, gonna take your advice. Was out on work experience yesterday and i loved it, installing isolation valves, putting in a bit of people’s, making room for pipes by drilling plaster …. loved it. I hope i’ll get the apprenticeship

[tylerpope]

wish you had a podcast brother -love the content

[PaulPeck]

Great video and message Roger!💥👊 Be an asset to the company you're working for and you will go far!😎

[JK-iigf]

Great information and message. Currently, I have had enough of office/white collar work and looking for change after 20 years. Plumbing seems like honest work with tangible results, versus meetings and office life. Although I am in my 40s, perhaps it's better late than never for change. Tips, experiences with older apprentice seekers welcomed. Thanks again for content and message. 👍🏽

[tonyliterski]

38 here, and got interview tomorrow with union contractor After 12+ years in hospitals doing medical care. Great video. Thank you!

[ScullyPop]

This is the best plumbing channel. Roger is the consummate professional. He learned from the best, and now he's the best.

[emilianoroque.]

I’m a junior learning about plumbing in a vocational technical high school and what is explained in this video, I can 110% agree. Knowing that my high school is very limited to space and in plumbing there is so so much to learn about I completely try my best to learn the most I possibly can about the trade each and every single day. My goal is to graduate in two years and some day I will hopefully own a plumbing company by taking the necessary steps to do so, but what are any helpful advice or guidance you can give me so that I can stay focused and dedicated to achieving my goals?

[nickvel]

I start my apprenticeship Tuesday! I’m pretty excited!

[rcrxjlb]

Always show up 10 mins early.
If working on a jobsite, try to get all the fittings/pipe you need before starting work so you don't have to keep making trips to the trailer...

[scottmacleod]

I'm working under my brother-in-law who is the owner of the plumbing company. I don't take that as an easy ride I've always tried hard in whatever I'm working on or whoever I'm working for but with his company I take this even more seriously. I've always heard the saying "you shouldn't hire family" but when he does great my family is doing great. He's built a great reputation and I will not tarnish that. He really likes a lot of the questions I've asked and said I ask questions he is not used to his workers asking. I also love when he's doing something I'm not personally working on and something I haven't seen them do he'll take the time to explain what it is and why he's doing it

[chuckthetech]

Great advice...Matches up well with my philosophy - do everything you do as unto the Lord!!!

[davisj]

I honestly do all these things but each company and places I've work I'm just a trench digger or "helper" just drilling holes setting hangers insulating, plates etc. It's like my initiative has been restricted where I can't get ahead. Held back, I want more I want my own license, company, and I believe in honest pay for honest work. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I'm a bit clumsy but my work is plum level and square. I usually getting dirty from "helper" but have fresh clean clothes the next day and I've religiously wear 2 shirts every day. I thought it was because I didnt have power tools or a full work shop but I've bought them things and litterly only used most my tools replacing the water lines in my own home or my handyman jobs. I just found this channel and plan on seeing more. I've been under paid for too long and I feel like I'm at the position in life to start getting recognition

[hernandezboylee]

I agree 100%. If you want to be the best apprentice. The best period it is within you and just by being here watching this video speaks for itself. I think what will make you even better is when you take the tool or material or whatever it is out or your journeymen/foreman hands and actually do what they were about to do says a lot . Even if you don’t know what they were about to do/ which I hope you do. Our job as an prentice is to be a competent learner and make our teacher look good. 2nd year apprentice 👍

[tdarkangel]

Be humble, never stop learning.
I’m a RMP and I don’t know everything.