Becoming a Plumber
What does a Plumber do?
- Install Interior and Exterior Sewage Systems
- Prepare, Install, Test, Maintain and Remove Vertical and Horizontal Waste Systems
- Install Water Supply Systems
- Set and Connect Plumbing and Gas Fixtures and Appliances
- Cut, Thread, Weld, Braze, Solder, and Bend Pipe
- Install Pipe Assemblies, Fittings, Valves, and Appliances
Where do Plumbers work?
- Schools
- Homes
- Hospitals
- Commercial Buildings
- Industrial Projects
- Waste Water Plants
Am I Qualified?
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be of good physical condition to perform the work required
- Must have a sincere interest in the trade
- Must have a valid driver’s license
What can I expect while training?
- Program is approximately 5 years
- You must pass an aptitude test
- On-the-job Training with an experienced Journeyman
- Some travel may be required
The Story of Big Step, Inc.
The Big-Step outreach program was established to acquaint individuals with employment and career opportunities in the skilled trades. Big-Step is a major assistance program to help applicants upgrade their math, science, and other academic skills for a successful career in construction.
The overall goal of Big-Step is to provide greater skills to individuals striving for a career in the skilled trades. The majority of participants will be placed into higher skilled/higher paying jobs and apprenticeship occupations, once training and work experience has been achieved.
BIG STEP HELPS:
- Recruit qualified individuals for apprenticeship training and careers.
- Provide needs assessment and identify deficiencies clients may have; develop a corresponding action plan.
- Provide apprenticeship test tutoring and other preparation services. Day and evening classes are available.
- Place clients into on-the-job training with the intention of leading to construction related apprenticeships.
- Place and assist clients into any classroom training necessary to prepare/place them into higher-paying employment opportunities.
- Provide case management services to assist candidates to become indentured apprentices and/or retain construction-related employment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
BIG STEP
Earl Buford, Executive Director
3841 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
(414) 342-9787
