Pick a plumbing trade school that will provide you the most opportunities. Training in both residential and commercial areas keeps you in demand.
Check out your local vocational school. Skilled trade courses usually offer a 2-year degree program.
Make sure that the school you pick, whether an exclusive plumbing trade school or vocational school, provides a strong foundation. Plumbing technology 101 is a must. You must learn how to install all kinds of drains, ventilation and waste systems. You need training in the tools of the plumbing trade, including soldering tools. Plumbers must clean and solder copper pipes and make them fit properly.
Find a school that provides hands-on training. You must be able to secure pipes in a way that prevents leaking and know how to repair them when they do spring a leak. You must understand water flow for toilets and septic systems. Pick a school that teaches faucet and valve repair.
Choose an online course that offers national accreditation in this trade. Online courses are available that teach the fundamentals of plumbing, including how to read schematics.