Plumbers are always needed whether the economy is thriving or in a recession. Whether it's fixing a clogged sink or installing a sprinkler system in an office building, a trained plumber can always find work. This book guides readers through the career options open to them, The sort of education they will need, and how they can get trained. Related plumbing careers, apprenticeship programs, and how to obtain a license are all presented in detail. In addition, this book is filled with reference information that will aid the reader in pursuing this essential career.

Welcome to the Plumbers field! If you are interested in a career as a plumber, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Plumbers: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.

Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.

Opportunities in Series * MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERIES. With over 150 titles, students can explore virtually any job opportunity to their heart's content. * FULL CAREER DESCRIPTION. Tells students what each profession is all about and the various job opportunities available. * OVERVIEW OF THE JOB MARKET. Provides information on educational requirements, salary opportunities, career advancement, and the employment outlook. * ADDITIONAL REFERENCES. Bridge readers to other resources on employment opportunities in the professional field.

Featuring a new preface for the 10th anniversary As did the national bestseller Nickel and Dimed, Mike Rose’s revelatory book demolishes the long-held notion that people who work with their hands make up a less intelligent class. He shows us waitresses making lightning-fast calculations, carpenters handling complex spatial mathematics, and hairdressers, plumbers, and electricians with their aesthetic and diagnostic acumen. Rose, an educator who is himself the son of a waitress, explores the intellectual repertory of everyday workers and the terrible social cost of undervaluing the work they do. Deftly combining research, interviews, and personal history, this is one of those rare books that has the capacity both to shape public policy and to illuminate general readers.

Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Book Features: • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 820L • 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures • Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities • Reading/teaching tips and index included On The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Plumbers, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a plumber, including how they do their jobs, interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and the education and training needed. Explore Future Career Paths: Part of the Skilled Trade series, this book allows kids to learn what it takes to be successful in the in-demand field of plumbing, helps them see possibilities as they consider what they want to be when they grow up. Boost Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page career book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading tips, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun extension activity. Leveled Books: Engaging, real-life photos and a photo glossary accompanied by simple, easy-to-read leveled text work together to engage your child at a level they understand. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Assuming no prior knowledge of plumbing skills, Steve Muscroft - the author of the 6129 Certificate in Basic Plumbing from City & Guilds - takes the reader step by step through the requirements of the 6129 qualification at level 2.

They come into our homes. They see us in our most fragile moments. Plumbers are a fixture in our lives. When a toilet clogs, a faucet leaks, or a sewer line plugs, we call those unsung heroes, desperately seeking help. They scoop out our poop and pull underwear, toothbrushes and cotton balls out of our toilets, doing whatever it takes to get the job done. On a late Wednesday evening, after my toilet clogged, I asked our plumber to share his top five “greatest hits.” The stories were so hilarious, I had to share them with the world. The Poop Diaries features true stories told by my plumber, and many other plumbers, about the most memorable service jobs they have worked on and most unique people they have helped. Whether it’s nudity, rats, fake vaginas, dildos, snakes, weapons and so much more, these plumbers have seen and smelled it all.