Help your child build a career that’s hands on, in demand, and full of opportunity — plumbing is a future-ready trade.
Plumbing: A Respected & Essential Career
Choosing a career is a big step — and as a parent, you want your child to find a path that offers stability, growth, and meaning. Plumbing may not always be the first choice that comes to mind, but it offers exactly that.
- Plumbing is a skilled trade with real growth potential:
Specialize in green technology or gas fitting- Move into leadership or management
- Run a business of their own
It’s a respected profession that makes a positive difference — and offers financial stability and long-term opportunity.
Ideal Traits of a Plumber
If your child shows these traits, they may thrive in plumbing:
Problem-solving:
to assess situations and find solutions -
Hands-on enjoyment:
Prefers active, practical work
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Attention to detail:
Precision matters in plumbing systems
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Good communication:
Explaining issues and solutions clearly
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Patience and perseverance:
Plumbing can present complex challenges
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Commitment to learning:
The trade evolves — learning never stops
The Value of Practical Learning
Plumbing is learned by doing. Formal training provides theory — but real
expertise comes from on-the-job experience
If your child enjoys:
The Employment Challenge in Plumbing Training
You must be employed to complete your apprenticeship.
Pre-apprenticeships:
Build basic skills and stand out
to employers
Own basic tools:
Show you’re ready to contribute
Right attitude:
Enthusiasm, resilience, and
work ethic matter
Networking
connections early —
PIRB and IOPSA can help
Look for programs with job placement:
Some schools offer this
Freelance where legal:
Small jobs can count toward
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Support your child in pursuing these steps — it improves their chances of success.
Long-Term Career Opportunities
Plumbing is not a "dead-end" job — it’s a career with many growth paths.
- Specialization
Solar water heating- Gas fitting
- Green plumbing solutions
Move into high-demand fields:
- Leadership & Management
- Crews
- Large projects
- Budgets and standards
Take on roles overseeing:
- Business Ownership
- Flexible hours
- Increased income potential
- Independence and control
Many plumbers start their own businesses
With dedication and continuous learning, plumbing offers a secure, prosperous future.
Supporting Your Child’s Education, Training &Work Ethic
As a parent, you can help your child succeed by encouraging:
Success in plumbing requires:
Your support in these areas can make a big difference.
Recognition &
Growth Through
Professional Bodies
Joining a body like PIRB strengthens your child’s career:
Being part of a respected professional community helps your child grow and succeed in a rapidly evolving trade.
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