3 Things EVERY Apprentice SHOULD Know After ONE YEAR

3 Things EVERY Apprentice SHOULD Know After ONE YEAR - How To Become A Plumber

When you're seriously considering becoming a plumbing apprentice, you have a TON of questions. That's perfectly acceptable. I had a lot of questions too when I was becoming an apprentice plumber. So in this video, I'm going to tell you 3 things you need to know after 1 year of being an apprentice.

Intro ► 00:00
How to Use The Tools of Their Trade ► 00:30
How Do You Use All The Equipment ► 04:46
Know What The Plumber Needs Next ► 06:07
Outro ► 08:00

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 to teach you everything you need to know about plumbing.

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[oakleave]

Hey Roger,
Wanted to say thank you for your videos. I am 31 and have been offered a apprenticeship as a plumber doing commercial service in Montana.

Your videos have really helped me grow my appreciation for the profession and I think I can make a proud and lucrative career out of it.

[davebarajas]

Roger, I've been watching your stuff for a couple months..I'm a year and a half apprentice and I can say I know these things and I find myself reading the journeyman's mind without being told. I have a wonderful teacher, and your videos help. Thank you so much.

[InfamousJavi]

As a apprentice getting ready to take my journeyman test, this has helped me a lot to prepare for what’s is to come. I am lucky enough to have been under a family owned business which my buddy owns who is a RMP AND has a uncle as a MP, they have given me all the hands on I needed to know. And with your videos I have learned also alot of knowledge. I have done both commercial and residential, we are currently contracted with school districts and state hospitals and I feel I am ready !!! Thank you again mr roger !!

[haydenhouk]

I like the video Roger. I agree with many of the points you made but the only book that got me through my apprenticeship was the Bible. I can promise you, without that Book, I would not have made it. Trust in God and you will end up being a fantastic plumber, but also an honorable man. God bless.

[truittlilly]

My first 6 months I was drilling hangars , using snap cutters fir cast iron pipe, installing waste and vent cast-iron lines . Pro pressing copper water lines. Using the 1.414 45° formula , learning the individual prints . Using a sicsor lift. And learning the fittings getting them ready for my journeyman

[truthseeker]

HELLO!!! can you release a plumber video game that teaches me about plumbing in a fun interactive way please?

[mindofgannon]

I appreciate your videos so much! I’m a 1st year electrical apprentice and so many of the tips you give and ideologies Passover to my trade and I’ve became better on the field because of it. Keep on making videos man they’re easy to watch and keep me intrigued while still learning a lot. Much love

[jamwater]

the editing is above and beyond, god bless your editor

[cjltroll]

The guy that trained me always rane through what he was thinking of doing, always explained why and how, now I've gotten to the point where I'm apart of the plan making of how to run the drains/water/gas with him, now this is to the new apprentices, always ask why, pick there brain of all there knowledge, every time you go out to do a job ask them why that way

[teddyfresh]

Re name this to "three thing*s every apprentice should be TAUGHT"

The issue isn't apprentices learning, it's these jackleg plumbing companies sending their apprentices out unprepared and not training them properly. It's a pretty big problem in my state. Half a year in and you're out with a second year apprentice doing work

[iansethdawnrobby]

Respect for tools. Treat every tool as if it were your own bought by you

[whodat]

Hey Roger, I'm 6 months into my local's program and it's been great so far. Just got through soldering and am now into brazing. Your videos are what got me intrested in this trade. Thanks for all that you've done!

[thomashankins]

Im starting my plumbing career monday at 29 years old. ive messed around most of my twenty's and now i need a career. Im nervous but excited at the same time. I have to start out as a drain tech, not over the moon about that but i guess its a start in the right direction

[RankSevenYasuo]

That's the key, right at the end. Try and be the best you can it is how you make your money, take some pride in your work. Nothing like finishing some work, standing back and appreciating what you did. I'm in the middle of a plumbing and hvac apprenticeship. So much to learn, only been doing it a little over 2 years but I get journeyman work on my own doing commercial jobs. Soldered thousands of joints, Brazed plenty, miles of pipe, underground no hub, chilled water systems, DWV. Its amazing how fast you can pick up on this stuff with a little bit of commitment, never thought i'd love being a plumber but here I am lmao.

[southtexasshooting]

The best thing for an apprentice is a passion and the willingness to learn & enjoy what they plumbing!

[friedpancakes]

The one thing that got me through was the fact that i was still an apprentice. If i had a question or needed advice, it was best to ask. The veterans of the trade would rather spend time helping you do it right than helping you fix the mistake

[lloydpearson]

Roger you’re an absolute beauty for that construction calculator mate

[cumminscowboy]

I just got accepted into the pipefitter apprenticeship and to be honest I am terrified. This is a big change for my family and I. Went from being a pastor to a tradesman. At 33 I just pray I can be great and not be a burden!

What should an apprentice have tools and clothing wise prior to starting?

[justinparker]

I was doing top outs on my own after 1 year. 10 years later I’m a service technician and still learning

[argoniansloth]

See in general I can easily foresee what my foreman needs next but so often we find ourselves in some more difficult predicaments where he’s borderline taking things step by step himself. I’m assuming the best I can offer in this situation is to attempt problem solving with him or at the least perform the act of piecing things together myself with his direction? Sorry great videos, really makes me feel more engaged with my trade.