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Plumbing and Related Water Supply Programs

 

Plumbing is not one of those things that most people think about unless something goes wrong. But in fact, plumbing and effective waste management are two major hallmarks of modern civilization. Without proper plumbing, Rome never could have grown the way it did. 2000 years later, plumbing is no less important, and as such, those who have graduated from plumbing and related water supply services programs will always be in demand.

 

 

What Do Plumbing Programs Teach Exactly?

Plumbing programs teach areas such as pipe laying, pipe repair, waste management, water filtration systems, electrical wiring, HVAC, basic architecture, structural engineering, and other related water supply services. Although some plumbers launch their careers after completing apprenticeships, receiving formal training at an accredited community college, vocational school, for university is far more practical, since the ensuing certification will be more widely accepted. Not to mention that receiving a two-year associate's degree is much more manageable than completing a four or five year apprenticeship.

 

Plumbing Job Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, job opportunities for plumbers will be plentiful in the years to come. Demand for plumbers will keep pace with rising population growth, increased construction, and regular renovations. The median salary for plumbers in 2004 was just under $14 an hour, but as new buildings become increasingly complex and intricate, it's possible that this salary will grow substantially as a result. As an added bonus, many plumbers are self-employed, and choose not to work with outfits. As such, they can set their own hours, terms, and rates.

 

Source: US Department of Labor

Online Plumbing Programs

Ashworth University

 

Ashworth University

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  Ashworth University

 

You don't have to rearrange your life to get a quality education. Ashworth University, a respected worldwide leader in distance education, offers high school diploma programs, professional-level career diploma programs, associate's programs, and master's

 

Ashworth University - Canada

 

Ashworth University - Canada

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  Ashworth University - Canada

 

You don't have to rearrange your life to get a quality education. Ashworth University, a respected worldwide leader in distance education, offers high school diploma programs, professional-level career diploma programs, associate's programs, and master's

 

Penn Foster Career School

 

Penn Foster Career School

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  Penn Foster Career School

 

Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, lega

 

Campus-based Colleges - Plumbing Degrees

   

 

Higher Education

Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides secondary education, such as a high school and secondary K-12 schools.

 

 

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