A Day in the Life of an Apprentice Plumber

Take a look at why Ben Shoesmith enjoys being an Apprentice Plumber. Ben was a finalist (Plumbing) in the 2015 James Douglas Medallion award.
Ben explains why he enjoys being an apprentice plumber, his experience working in an effective team, and enthusiasm he has to improve the industry.
For more information on becoming a Masterlink Apprentice go to - www.masterlink.co.nz

[@rexiiforsure9558]

I’ve been a plumber for 39 years but I never experience what I did this past weekend. Got called for sewage backing up Into a toilet. To make a long story short not 39 years was enough to get me ready for that disgusting septic tank, the overflow and the smell, it was almost like the whole system had botulism, yuk. Yuk. I never felt resentment towards a paying customer until this experience, wow the smell was awful, phew, oh god (waving my hand in front of my nose)

[@jamsmusings]

I could feel your trauma through that comment hahaha good enough excuse for retirement? 😉

[@plumbersmorningtonpeninsul7635]

The background music makes it all ok!

[@AP-fb3xb]

1:23 “i got rewards for my plumbing skills”... pulls the worst 90 I’ve ever seen

[@Hawiianlion67]

😂

[@eblizzard2842]

I fit pipe in marine construction and hydro testing for multiple years, I was thinking the same thing and I rarely had to hand bend pipe. Similarly, I think this video is so far removed from the truth it's laughable. Those guys were way to clean and "tidy" to have been doing any real plumbing. The only reward you get for this kind of work is a paycheck and maybe a day here and there that you're not wet or covered in some kind of mess.

[@vega4124]

Damn windows all on back of van. could never do that here in Washington.

[@johntheplumber5958]

I remember those days, Hopefully I'm a master by 26. I wish I would have started sooner.

[@londonscott8790]

Question?, I would like to be a plumber how do I start do i need experience to start as a apprentice ? Please rrply

[@londonscott8790]

Erik Schmunzeler so a company will hire me on without going to trade school and train me as a apprentice

[@diesel92kj1]

Erik Schmunzeler 8 years ? Fucking hell. No way near that in the UK. Plumbing is so easy a year two at most should mean you are fully compitent. I know someone who just started his own Plumbing business after building his own house. If you want a real underpaid constantly changing job get into Mechanics lol.

[@lolpantsification]

I'm not sure where this Erik guy is located man, but you'll be making way way more than 50-60k as a journeyman in NYC, especially with that cost of living. In Dallas with a way cheaper cost of living journeyman make 65k a year without any overtime, which you will always get. I'd imagine NYC would be closer to 6 figures.

[@That1Niqquee]

WHAT ABOUT IN CALIFORNIA?

[@likebutton3136]

I'm not sure if I actually saw any plumbing.

[@andrewmitchell7592]

Interesting. You seem very motivated to be doing this line of work! Keep it up man.

[@lenincruz8724]

I’ll start my apprenticeship in a couple of weeks, kinda nervous

[@clevelandsportsfan7960]

How is it?

[@lenincruz8724]

Good so far I’m an apprentice for plumbers local 1 in nyc so it’s very strict but so far so good only 2weeks in tho

[@clevelandsportsfan7960]

Lenin Cruz sweet thanks for the reply. I wanna do plumbing or construction, not sure which yet. Did you just look up where to get an apprenticeship or how did you go about it?

[@aidenpearce7900]

Did you go to school?

[@Fizzy332]

Hows it going

[@londonscott8790]

I'm interested in being a plumber what do I need to be a apprentice do I need experience or do they train me everything

[@Hawiianlion67]

London Scott you go to a trade school for two years where you will learn about plumbing, then your an apprentice for five. So bottom line is, your gonna be learning a shit ton of stuff about plumbing.

[@londonscott8790]

So I mostly definitely have to go to trade school first,. Is it the kind of school where u school and get hands on in field while getting paid at the same time

[@Hawiianlion67]

London Scott that’s what being an apprentice is, your gonna learn but in an interactive way. It’s sorta like dissecting a frog in science class because you get to do things hands on.

[@pat564]

Trade school is a waste of money. Start with a company as a labourer and after 3 months roughly they'll sign you up as an apprentice 1st year. As you go through your apprenticeship you'll complete levels.

[@rhysmcgovern2863]

@@pat564 thank you for giving me the idea

[@1-2-3vivelalgerie2]

Hi nice video i see you in algeria in north africa good work

[@PlumberFountainHillsAZ]

Thank you for posting this video

[@niklasakerhielm6536]

Hi. I have a question. Is it safe to use PVC pipes as drains in the house? Or should you use PP pipe for example? Sincerely

[@joshuacure7636]

Niklas Åkerhielm ABS bruh

[@timothycarter6818]

PVC is fairly common now for a lot of draining and underground’s

[@Matt-cw1mv]

should i move from canada to NZ and start an apprenticeship? are tradejobs in demand in NZ?

[@rippppppppppppppzuz]

Trades are booming here

[@user-ce5pt9ng8s]

Trades in nz and Australia are great right now

[@fufhsmfbcjcndf7721]

Dude move to garland Wyoming you’ll be in the bag

[@divahproductions]

Love it ❤

[@miladplumber1672]

isn't that roof plumber's job? Can someone tell me the difference between roof plumbing and plumbing. and how does some plumber do both of these jobs.

[@miladplumber1672]

and also which one makes more money in Australia

[@-kastle-1697]

GymSuit yeah im in Australia too and looking if i want to do plumbing but im bad at maths im 18

[@bak794]

Roof plumbing is a specialised trade of plumbing. Plumbers would earn more than roof plumbers or roofers because they can carry out licensed work and they have a broader skill set.

[@rhysmcgovern2863]

@@-kastle-1697 what type of maths do you need to be good at when doing plumbing

[@ethanwasme4307]

@@rhysmcgovern2863 adding, subtracting, division, multiplication... simple, everything makes sense once you understand why

[@scotmacqueen3510]

always time to catch a wave eh mate!

[@ProplumberbrisbaneAu]

Hi, Thanks for the video. We are a plumbing company. Basically, we provide services in Melbourne

[@fufhsmfbcjcndf7721]

This dude really wear some Walmart high tops to the job site

[@gs5480]

Those are steel capped

[@gs5480]

John bull is the brand, python is the model

[@donkeyface123]

​@@gs5480 thanks! I scrolled the comments hoping someone would mention the brand of these boots. I'm in canada so doubt they would pass a job site inspection, just due to the fact boots here have a "green safety triangle" stiched onto the tounge stating they are tested and approved appropriate footwear.

[@indianacontractors6154]

#Jim C Damn windows all on back of van. could never do that here in Washington. @7.62N8O

[@davidmunene6085]

Hi everyone one? Ilike this am a training to be a plumber.

[@tommyvercetti3109]

Mario luigi :v

[@rahulahmed4399]

bruh that book costs 150

[@Colzicki]

Wow,all I fuckin do is clean garbage and drill in backing,learning jack shit and it's been about 5 months...

[@ethanwasme4307]

find another place LOL plumbing isnt difficult and you need to be shown how to do everything so you can pass your licenses

[@KyleCaster]

I want go from here

[@punk_noodles]

your can tell its Australia cause they bend there pipe there instead of using fittings [ei: 90 and 45 degree elbows]

[@michaelblake9110]

Yep, the ONLY way you can tell it's Australia.

[@novatechzx8212]

punk noodles you can tell it's NZ cos he's a kiwi and of the scenery

[@bak794]

An interesting tell tale sign of Aussies 😂

[@alanatorthegator9362]

punk noodles I

[@KyleCaster]

I need job I have skill

[@Ak4yourface]

go to your local plumbers hall and request an app

[@YouAreAsleep]

+7.62N8O Doing just that on Monday.

[@atypical_moto]

7.62N8O Can I get n' appy?

[@emmekii8868]

Oy mate!

[@spencerstrotman3649]

Awfully clean