Careers in Plumbing

Careers in Plumbing – how to become an apprentice plumber

Plumbing is one of those professional trades that’s always in high demand.  If you’re good with your hands, with a logical approach to solving problems it could be the perfect job. In this free guide, we outline some insider tips to starting a career as a qualified plumber.

As with all professions, there’s the initial catch-22 situation: it’s difficult to get a job without experience; and, it’s difficult to get experience without a job. To make matters worse, apprenticeships don’t always get advertised. For example, Don Evans Plumbers have employed 17 apprentices, 4 of whom are currently training – not one of these roles was advertised.

So, what’s the advice?  Simply put, be proactive – contact local companies asking for work experience opportunities or casual labouring vacancies.  It’s important to understand, an apprenticeship is a significant investment for employers. If you are proactive, flexible and reliable you’ll maximise your chances of being selected as an apprentice.  

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