Category: Plumbing News

How to Turn a Trainee Into a Valuable Team Member

We may specialize in exam prep and continuing education, but we also know that the learning doesn’t stop once someone finds a job. That’s why we’re highlighting a simplified version of this article by Bo DeAngelo, master plumber and manager of technical training at Viega. He has some helpful tips on how to effectively teach a new trainee in a way that helps them succeed right away.

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Tips for Recruiting Young Plumbers

Statistics show that despite many aspects of life either stopping or slowing down during the pandemic, your plumbing workload isn’t one of them! If you’re struggling to find new skilled employees to help you juggle your projects, Plumber Magazine recently published an article that has some good tips for attracting young talent.

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EPA Lead Pipe Regulation Update: What it Means for Plumbers

On July 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the “Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water” ruling. The purpose of this rule is to reduce lead in drinking water by giving states, manufacturers, inspectors, and consumers a uniform definition of “Lead Free” plumbing.

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Preparing For Your Upcoming Plumbing Exam

Getting through your Journeyman and Master/Contractor exams is one of the biggest steps to move forward in your plumbing career. At Plumbers Training Institute we want to make it as easy as possible for you to learn the plumbing material within your state standards. Our free plumbing exam prep guide outlines the valuable information you need to know for your exam and how our programs will make you pass on the first try.

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Why Should You Be A Plumber?

The plumbing trade is a great way to be financially stable without a university education. You start a plumbing apprenticeship with a competitive living wage and expect pay raises the more you work and move up in career positions. It’s a great way for a young person to not be below the poverty level, and flexible enough for older people to enter the field.

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