A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter
Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.
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A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter
Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.
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A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

by Mary-Lane Kamberg
A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

A Career as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

by Mary-Lane Kamberg

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Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781508179917
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2018
Series: Jobs for Rebuilding America Series
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Yipes! Pipes! 9

Chapter 2 Go with the Flow 18

Chapter 3 It's Only Fitting 26

Chapter 4 Planning Ahead 35

Chapter 5 Step by Step 44

Chapter 6 Stepping Up 52

Chapter 7 Pope Dreams 59

Bureau of Labor Statistics Tips 67

Glossary 68

For More Information 70

For Further Reading 74

Bibliography 75

Index 77

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