The DOS and DON'TS of Your PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP

[@RogerWakefield]

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[@thomasmaroon4375]

What I did to get my apprenticeship job was 1. Ask questions during the interview what tools do i need to have on day one etc. 2. Show up early my interview was at 10 am i was at the company by 930. 3. Do research check the company that you are interviewing for website, fb etc. 4. Learn as much as you can before you start either youtube tutorials or books at your local library. 5. Start the interview with a good firm handshake and end with a good firm hand shake.

[@RogerWakefield]

Great advice brother!

[@TimothyIvanAndTheUprise]

I’m fortunate enough to be working with a best friend from High School who is a master plumber. We’re both musicians so analogies happen quite often. If you have something in common with the person training you, it can make learning something a lot quicker with simple analogies. I’m on my third week in residential construction and I am enjoying learning all of this. Definitely ask questions and try not to pretend that you understand something when you don’t understand it.

[@mo-ev4dt]

Man you simply the best motivational plumber , thanks for al the hard work you put on your videos, please keep it up

[@RogerWakefield]

Thank you for that comment. I am having fun and we love what we are doing!!!

[@generalwrex]

I was recently hired by a Plumbing Company, your videos have taught me so much. I WANT to be the best apprentice that I can be, I want to listen and learn new and different things. I used to think of myself as knowing a lot, but there is NO WAY I know more than a 35 year Plumber, that's just impossible. Thank you so much Roger, I will continue to learn from you as well as on the job! I have a video idea though, what about a day in the life of a plumber video, a full day!

[@FatherDinny]

i’m looking to start an apprenticeship in plumbing in September, gonna take your advice. Was out on work experience yesterday and i loved it, installing isolation valves, putting in a bit of people’s, making room for pipes by drilling plaster …. loved it. I hope i’ll get the apprenticeship

[@Andy-fu2fu]

"The DOS and DON'TS of your [*insert any career path*]". I think all this advice can be well adapted for any type of work!

[@PaulPeck]

Great video and message Roger!💥👊 Be an asset to the company you're working for and you will go far!😎

[@RogerWakefield]

Always be an asset! Thank you for commenting sir!

[@tylerpope8835]

wish you had a podcast brother -love the content

[@RogerWakefield]

It’s coming.

[@Alexmogan23]

@@RogerWakefield did it ever come? I’d love to listen to it. That’s all I do on the road is listen to podcasts.

[@bryanfreemyer5074]

I didn't hear this one but a good tip is to be organized, tools, materials and supplies, etc

[@tonyliterski5070]

38 here, and got interview tomorrow with union contractor After 12+ years in hospitals doing medical care. Great video. Thank you!

[@rebel8440]

How are things going

[@ScullyPop]

This is the best plumbing channel. Roger is the consummate professional. He learned from the best, and now he's the best.

[@RogerWakefield]

Scully's House of Thrillers thank you so much for watching and commenting! I have learned from some of the same great people that you are... This is a great way to teach people about plumbing! Thanks again!

[@DanaShapiro]

Since this is 5 years old, not sure you will see this but THANKS, you are fabulous and funny and thank you for the education! I'm just considering a career change to be a plumber.

[@JK-ii6gf]

Great information and message. Currently, I have had enough of office/white collar work and looking for change after 20 years. Plumbing seems like honest work with tangible results, versus meetings and office life. Although I am in my 40s, perhaps it's better late than never for change. Tips, experiences with older apprentice seekers welcomed. Thanks again for content and message. 👍🏽

[@RogerWakefield]

I’ve had older apprentices. They are great because they normally have great work ethics. Thank you for commenting!

[@JK-ii6gf]

@Christ Lucca Go for it, life is short. Sometimes ya gotta take the leap. I believe that in the end we'll make it👍🏾 Thanks for the insight, best of success to you.

[@RubenHernandez-yx1bk]

I'm in my 40's also and a 3 year apprentice. Be on time try to go above and beyond and continue to learn. In plumbing there are lot of different things and tools to use!! I just started class and been learning a lot more!! Hey when you become a plumber we are essential!! This channel is cool!!

[@brianlewis6614]

@@RubenHernandez-yx1bk I'm a 43 year old Plumber Helper with LOCAL 5 any advice??

[@rawkingkong]

​@brianlewis6614 how's it going?

[@emilianoroque.]

I’m a junior learning about plumbing in a vocational technical high school and what is explained in this video, I can 110% agree. Knowing that my high school is very limited to space and in plumbing there is so so much to learn about I completely try my best to learn the most I possibly can about the trade each and every single day. My goal is to graduate in two years and some day I will hopefully own a plumbing company by taking the necessary steps to do so, but what are any helpful advice or guidance you can give me so that I can stay focused and dedicated to achieving my goals?

[@nickvel34]

I start my apprenticeship Tuesday! I’m pretty excited!

[@rebel8440]

Hows it going

[@williamgustafson7116]

As an apprentice I can say that one of the biggest thing my company likes to see is that I’m here 10-15 minutes early and getting my tools out and ready and I’m up on the ladder at 6:59a tools in hand and starting work exactly at 7a instead of walking in at 7 and taking all that time on the clock to get ready to actually start working. Being prepared and ready to work and make my company money

[@rebel8440]

Do you make good money

[@rcrxjlb]

Always show up 10 mins early. If working on a jobsite, try to get all the fittings/pipe you need before starting work so you don't have to keep making trips to the trailer...

[@RogerWakefield]

I still show up an hour early and I own the company. Thanks for commenting!

[@chuckthetech]

Great advice...Matches up well with my philosophy - do everything you do as unto the Lord!!!

[@RogerWakefield]

chuckthetech that will definitely lead you in the right direction. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@scottmacleod2944]

I'm working under my brother-in-law who is the owner of the plumbing company. I don't take that as an easy ride I've always tried hard in whatever I'm working on or whoever I'm working for but with his company I take this even more seriously. I've always heard the saying "you shouldn't hire family" but when he does great my family is doing great. He's built a great reputation and I will not tarnish that. He really likes a lot of the questions I've asked and said I ask questions he is not used to his workers asking. I also love when he's doing something I'm not personally working on and something I haven't seen them do he'll take the time to explain what it is and why he's doing it

[@Shawn_p_tv]

My issue is I’m trying to cram my journeyman’s experience into one day and that’s being unrealistic.

[@RogerWakefield]

It takes 40 years to get 40 years experience... Sorry but it is what it is...

[@Shawn_p_tv]

Roger Wakefield very true

[@t1darkangel]

Be humble, never stop learning. I’m a RMP and I don’t know everything.

[@JesseAgbenyo]

I’m that kind of apprentice who always busy for my self, getting ready to face every challenge of the work

[@davisj789]

I honestly do all these things but each company and places I've work I'm just a trench digger or "helper" just drilling holes setting hangers insulating, plates etc. It's like my initiative has been restricted where I can't get ahead. Held back, I want more I want my own license, company, and I believe in honest pay for honest work. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I'm a bit clumsy but my work is plum level and square. I usually getting dirty from "helper" but have fresh clean clothes the next day and I've religiously wear 2 shirts every day. I thought it was because I didnt have power tools or a full work shop but I've bought them things and litterly only used most my tools replacing the water lines in my own home or my handyman jobs. I just found this channel and plan on seeing more. I've been under paid for too long and I feel like I'm at the position in life to start getting recognition

[@RogerWakefield]

How many years do you have in the trade?

[@davisj789]

@@RogerWakefield 2 years doing commercial construction, Prior to that I spent first couple years out of high school searching for a trade. And I went threw alot of them. My father had a repair remodeling business and I helped him alot. My boss made me look at plumbing in a different light I stopped dreading the work and enjoying and taking pride in it. My dyslexica makes me seem like an idoit sometimes, hesitation or stuttering. I'm always asking question but rarely is there time for discussion. I just do my own research. I got asked if I was a "mechanic" today, and I know I am not, but calling my self a "helper" feels a bit low

[@Nix11999]

I got an interview tomorrow to be a plumber's helper. I hope I get the job I really want it.

[@jordanburns1]

Did you get it? And if so, hows the job been?

[@joeyfoley9354]

@@jordanburns1 doesn’t look so good jordan

[@carterpool2746]

What books should I buy 2022

[@VictorReyes-rc9xp]

I’m shadowing a planner with 40 plus years experience and I was honestly worried about the impression I left considering I don’t know a lick about plumbing, never wanted to do it when I previously worked in remodeling. I’m glad I’m the guy just asking questions.

[@david7334]

Proud plumber ua way !

[@yo_ez1590]

I would actually take my phone with me, and take pictures when the work was done. It was like my photography notes. I would just refer back to that. And I know not every job will have the same exact lay out, but it would help get an understanding.

[@joncurtiscrain7295]

Where do you get the code book?

[@haydenedwards1647]

One thing that the journeyman I work under does. He'll ask which one of us wants a task. Like hopping in hole to help repair a line. I'll try and be the first ready to go. I'll also ask why things are done a current way. So I can remember it better.

[@hernandezboylee18]

I agree 100%. If you want to be the best apprentice. The best period it is within you and just by being here watching this video speaks for itself. I think what will make you even better is when you take the tool or material or whatever it is out or your journeymen/foreman hands and actually do what they were about to do says a lot . Even if you don’t know what they were about to do/ which I hope you do. Our job as an prentice is to be a competent learner and make our teacher look good. 2nd year apprentice 👍

[@RogerWakefield]

You will be a great plumber.

[@syfusnuminous215]

My tip, apprentice to apprentice. Everyone has their own way of doing something. All may be up to code but on the surface maybe contradicting. But dont get hung up of this fact. Cross comapre all the different ways with whats code and start to develop YOUR way. I spent so much time worrying about what three different people told me when that is all i had to do.

[@dennisconyers7731]

Good saying Mr. Wakefield. But please, remember, if a teacher gets mad at a student for asking a question. There's nothing wrong with that student. That's the issue with your or that teacher. Please keep up with the videos. But educate the teachers just as well. I have 30 plus years experience. But, I am always willing to teach, in order to preserve our trade. Thanks; but we must address that issue.

[@RogerWakefield]

You are correct. I love when apprentices ask questions. I love it more when I see that they understand. Questions are the way to learn!

[@goonzy8069]

Just going into my 2nd year and I feel it’s better to carry your phone around you’ll always get calls work related

[@stevenphillips863]

What are the books you recomend?

[@erichazelton3358]

I would love to be a plumber

[@MrThekillerklown]

I work in LA, so far I’ve worked with plumbers that don’t want to teach me, they say that’s what I go to class for. So I’m usually one of the first that gets let go because it’s difficult to learn when I don’t have a plumber to teach me.

[@angelventura9882]

I stay in so cal and I work in plumbing,If you want then to call you back for work. Show them you want to work.

[@UTP_ENT]

Don’t be afraid to drive to Orange County there’s too much work out there rn a lot of new construction

[@SomeoneMysterious1352]

I'm an apprentice doing residential plumbing and I want to learn more. What would you recommend doing to learn more about the materials that are used at the work site?

[@timbettis7548]

When going into a space to work, know your plan of attack! It’s disheartening to be unorganized/turned around and forget an easy step.

[@ibejrr3546]

Facts whoever teaches you what u know u must respect them

[@vanderzarth]

Your smartphone is not only good for Pokemon. Use it to checkt the manuals for devices you have to work on. Manufacturers do not offer manuals to be ignored.

[@KrabLewis]

So study plumbing codes….any other books you recommend?

[@JDTBF]

Hey Roger, what tips / advice could you give on setting up a youtube channel ? Also, what kind of equipment would you suggest / use?

[@RogerWakefield]

Start with what you have. Phone, lights, anything... That’s exactly how we started.

[@mickga3564]

just ask questions and learn.

[@zachbetonney3046]

First year plumbing, im technically not even an apprentice, but I work for my Uncle who runs his own outfit. One tip I would give to someone starting out is learn to take a lot of sh**😂 an learn too give sh** back😅 even though it’s my Uncle he doesn’t baby or make it easy but as he would put it, “plumbing is hard work so I gotta be hard on you or your not gonna make it as a plumber, will just call it tough love” 😂😂 makes it so when he has something good to say on how I’m doing, it’s like wait what you just say? Can you say that one more time? I think I’m hallucinating out here.😂 but him being a grumpy old man and being hard on me, makes it feel a lot more rewarding when you hear “ if you were smart & a good plumber, which you’re getting better everyday, do this”

[@DIXONDISTRIBUTORS]

Level 3 plumber during on field training have fun with it, enjoy your job, while in technical training hit the books harder than you ever have before it may not be rocket science but it is siphon-jet science

[@calebrike3128]

The biggest thing for me is that I have the hard work but fear I’m gonna keep failing at a specific thing and just not getting it what should I do or how to overcome that fear

[@RogerWakefield]

Caleb Rike practice, practice, practice. The bigger fear would be to never try! Thanks for watching! You can do it if you try!

[@calebrike3128]

Ok 👍 thanks again for the response and the videos

[@RogerWakefield]

@@calebrike3128 absolutely! Thank you!!!

[@emilys.7953]

Good question caleb. Appreciate your honesty.

[@plumberjunior-nc2qt]

Should I own a vehicle if I become an apprentice?

[@chandlerriley5174]

For somebody who has a learning disability what would you suggest that would help them out.

[@adonscadlock1704]

One problem I think I'd have is trying to remember what they said, or knowing what tools they need before them. Is there any way to improve this?

[@RogerWakefield]

Write down what they said or asked for...as for knowing what tools they WILL need, ask what tools you can go ahead and get, and then over time you'll understand how to know ahead of time...there's nothing wrong with asking questions.

[@adonscadlock1704]

@ thank you, I'm trying to figure out where to start. Trying to see if there is a trade school or a company with on the job learning near me. I'm 18 and I've been thinking that there's not much money or consistent job availability for what I wanted to go to college for originally. I've never been as "handy" as my dad but I'm sure I can learn. I've been watching your videos and thinking about this for the past week or so. I appreciate your answer.

[@IamLos]

Should i go to trade school for plumbing or just take plumbing apprenticeship?

[@RogerWakefield]

There is no wrong way...if you're able to get an apprenticeship go for it, if not trade school is a great second option...that's what I would do

[@HieuTran-xx2sb]

Sorry. For the question out of your topic. How do I increase my interesting with Plumbing and keep it in high level for everyday? Sometime I felt I love it, sometimes I felt not interested of it very much. Because of I don't know what going on and what happening. How do I keep highly passive with plumbing I am doing it? Thank you to read my comment, would you mind can you respond for me as soon as possible, ? Thank you sir and I am an plumbing apprenticeship

[@panagiotissavvidis1410]

How I find a job to be a apprentice

[@Ohioout]

In ohio where I'm from of u want fo get into plumbing u have to pass a test and get a contractor to work with for five years then u have to have 6 thousand hours of classroom time and 13 hundred hours of work experience with a licensed contractor and they have to have no less then $500 thousand dollar insurance policy then u can get ur license to be plumber

[@alex1311t]

I really love fixing things and I feel like fixing pipes in residential homes would be fun. However I'm only 16 and I have no experience in plumbing. Is there anything I can do to get some experience?

[@johnsondavis7438]

My advice for you would to be prepared for the appreciate ship program. The area I live in(CA) let’s ages 18 and above sign up only. I’m currently in the same process. Deciding if I should jump in the plumbing trade for my career. This man videos really inspires me more to become a plumber.

[@mr.deveaux2671]

Pokee"MAN!" 👉🤣

[@eggmanfryer]

When your plumber tells you to do something, say O.K. and start doing it the way he tells you to do it BEFORE you start saying "Bobby does it different". Or "Why can't I do it like Dustin does it"? If you have already started doing it the way your current plumber (the plumber you are working under today) tells you to do it, and you continue to do it the way he tells you to do it while you're asking questions, it doesn't sound like your being difficult or that you're objecting to doing it like he told you to do it. The plumber should not have a problem explaining to you why he wants it done his way when he sees you are performing the task in the manor he wants it done in. You will learn more ways to do things AND you won't appear to be a "Problem Child" to the plumber you are currently working under. Nothing ticks off a plumber more than an apprentice who wants to do things the apprentice's way when the plumber is the one who is responsible for the job. If there is a flood or a call back the apprentice is not going to be the one in the bosses office getting yelled at or fired. It is the plumber. And that is why he wants things done the way he tells you to do them and not the way some other plumber told you to do it in the past.

[@rebel8440]

Great advice

[@rebel8440]

Thank you

[@shieldcracker]

Mr Roger when the student is ready the teacher will appear.

[@jpmonin7429]

I hate when I guy with almost no experience tries to tell me how he would do it. But every once in a while. Everyone has a good idea. It goes both ways. And it's about how u say it. Guys I learned with would listen to what I had to say and I was right sometimes. Most the time no. But they still liked to hear my ideas. And would tell me why that wouldn't work.

[@eric1139]

I can be clean but win it comes to a job I get it done I didn't care about being Dry After the job

[@jonahgerald385]

Do I have to worry about plumbing becoming automated

[@zachbartlett2829]

Probably not in your life time

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

When plumbing is automated there will be no jobs left for humans and we will have bigger issues than not having work shit will be like terminator

[@Theplumbineer]

Independent study

[@RogueShadowTCN]

3 times isn't too many times to ask about things you are not dealing with regularly... It's just how the brain works. Though if you were deluging yourself with plumbing daily, it shouldn't be hard to pick up extra bits.

[@chrissmith2735]

If it looks wrong ask

[@steven7650]

This is why i hate the trades as a P.E./Ph.D. such old time boomer school mindset here it's panful to listen to. The ideas are correct but the pedagogy is so far off. For example many people relate by telling stories or in these context's by trying to talk back and explain it in terms they understand. You want to teach them active listening, give them a chance to relate, correct then move on.

[@TerryTolbert-d2c]

Show early stay late ask questions

[@Bradclone34]

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