Electrical and Plumbing: Be Like Super Mario

Electrical and Plumbing degrees encompass majors such as plumbing technology and pipefitting. Plumbing technology majors prepare for careers as licensed plumbers. They study waste removal, installation and maintenance of pipes as well as water distribution, layout, and other topics. Related majors to plumbing technology include Carpentry and Construction Technology. Pipefitting majors learn to design and install pipes as well as fire-safety sprinkler systems. The topics of study include valves, heating and cooling, steam, and more. Related majors to pipefitting include carpentry and construction technology.

Plumbers put in and maintain pipe systems for a variety of purposes, including the removal of waste and water supply and drainage. As a plumber you will be available 24/7 in some jobs, travel to job sites, spend hours in cramped or uncomfortable spaces, make exact measurements and use soldering torches and other tools. Video game superstars Mario and Luigi of Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers series are probably the world’s most famous plumbers. Related careers to plumbers include welders, HVACR Technicians, Drafters, Construction Managers, Construction and Building Inspectors, Civil Engineers and Boilermakers. A successful plumber has to be good with his/her hands, strong, careful, and detail-oriented. It also helps to be a creative problem solver.