Pre-apprenticeship students in class at Herzing College (2019)

Updated April 2022

Plumbers are respected, well-paid tradespeople. Everyone knows we rely heavily on skilled plumbers for basic survival needs (clean drinking water), and a wide range of daily conveniences (dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, showers, etc.)

This is one of most popular trades careers out there. Thinking about becoming a plumber, and wondering what's involved in training, certification, and launching your career?

Here are your first five steps to get the ball rolling.

Throughout your plumber career you'll encounter many homeowners who cross the line between simple plumbing repairs, and overly ambitious DIY disasters.

It's human nature to overestimate skill level, and want to tackle jobs ourselves. But when it comes to plumbing, repairs gone wrong can lead to dangerous and costly consequences.