>> You want to be math oriented and athletic
because you are going to be carrying pipes upstairs.
Carrying fixtures up several flights of stairs.
You think, oh, commercial building.
They have elevators.
You're not allowed to use the elevator, probably seven out of ten times, if there is an elevator.
And plumbing has gotten very technical.
So if you are a computer guy, if you like video games, believe it or not there's now a place
for you on a commercial job site.
They have different location machines.
So you want to do a training program.
People will tell you, oh, okay, you don't need do that.
Your best training is on the job.
That's right to an extent.
But you want to know the book knowledge that comes with the trade is just
as important, if not more important.
If you join a union, you'll be put into a training program.
It's a five-year-long program.
They will teach you plumbing math.
They'll teach you tools.
You'll actually do hands-on applications of plumbing work.
And even if you're not in a union, you can do the Associated Builders
and Contractors' craft masters training program.
And they'll also go through the plumbing math, health and safety tips.
They'll teach you about back flows.
How to protect water from contaminants.
And other dangers associated with just modern life.
Licensing is a big thing.
Because you're moving compressed gases.
You're moving hot and cold water.
You're moving super heated water.
Acid waste.
You could be doing any certain particular application, you're still just connecting pipes.
The main thing is knowing how the systems work.
And making sure you have the licenses and insurance
so that you can proceed with this work.