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High Quality VR-Based Plumbing Training

A plumber specializes in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. They play a crucial role in ensuring these systems function efficiently, providing clean water supply and effective drainage, which is essential for the health and safety of occupants. In addition to installations and repairs, plumbers interpret blueprints and building codes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with other construction professionals.

With your OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification as a Plumbing Technician, you can begin your journey as a plumbing apprentice, gaining the experience necessary to become a fully licensed plumber.

Your day-to-Day duties As a Plumbing technician:

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    Installing New Plumbing Systems: Setting up pipes, fixtures, and appliances.

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    Interpreting Plans: Ensuring installations meet building standards and codes.

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    Emergency Repair Services: Providing quick solutions for urgent plumbing issues.

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    Troubleshooting & Repair: Identifying and fixing plumbing problems.

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    Maintaining Plumbing Systems: Performing routine inspections and maintenance for optimal performance.

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Why Become A Plumbing Tech?

Short-Term Benefits:

  • High Demand: Consistent need for plumbers ensures immediate job opportunities.

  • Competitive Starting Pay: Attractive wages provide early financial stability.

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical work that delivers real-world results.

  • Variety of Work Environments: Diverse settings keep the job interesting.

  • Job Flexibility: Opportunities available everywhere for location choice.

Long-Term Benefits:

  • Career Advancement: Specialization leads to higher earning potential.

  • Job Security: Essential plumbing services ensure long-term demand.

  • Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Ability to start your own plumbing business.

  • Skill Development: Continuous learning in plumbing technologies and practices.

  • Sustainable Career Path: Increasing need for skilled plumbers as infrastructure ages.

Immersive VR Learning

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    Explore real-world scenarios with interactive 3D simulations.

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    Get unlimited, hands-on practice in a safe, virtual environment.

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    Gain confidence and build your skills in a way not available in a typical classroom setting.

Train and Get Certified

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    Prepare and review for your NATE Certification exam while working through your HVAC training curriculum.

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    Provide potential employers with evidence of skills gained.

Course Overview

Plumbing is a consistently growing industry with a strong demand for new jobs. This program equips students for entry-level positions in the plumbing sector. Upon completion, you will be able to perform general maintenance on plumbing systems, troubleshoot common plumbing issues, and familiarize yourself with the essential tools used in the trade.

Schedule: Coursework available 24/7

Total Course Hours: 95

Estimated Completion Time: Flexible schedule. You decide how quickly you want to get certified.

  • Students who commit 20 hours/week can complete in 3 weeks.
  • Students who commit 10 hours/week can complete in 5 weeks.

Maximum Time To Complete: Students have access to the online course materials for 12 months.

  • Self-directed study
  • Skill demonstrations, simulations, and online activities to aid learning
  • Quizzes and Exams

At SkillTrade, most of this course is designed around practical drills, hands-on exercises, and learner-focused activities. You’ll engage in quizzes and practice sessions that reinforce the knowledge gained in each chapter, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience.

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Certifications

In just 3 to 5 weeks of online training, you’ll be ready to enter the plumbing field and will receive a Plumbing Technician Career Prep Professional Certificate of Completion. Additionally, successful graduates will be prepared to take the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry certification exam.

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