A lot of people would never consider becoming a plumber, despite the fact that it is a great job with high pay and plenty of security. The reasons people wouldn't consider the job have nothing to do with the job itself, and everything to do with their perception of it being a 'low class' position. Being a plumber couldn't be any further from the truth. While you are working with your hands, you none-the-less work in a highly paid field that almost never sees downswings in its demand. So while others may chase seemingly more attractive jobs that come and go, if you are looking for a great job you can depend on, you should take a few plumber courses and see how you feel about your new career path.
Now, plumbing isn't something that's traditionally taught in colleges or universities. If you want to take some plumber courses, you're going to need to find a local vocational or technical school. Most of these schools will offer the course you need, whether you're just looking to test out the field or if you want to take it further and pursue it as a full time career. You can also take a lot of plumbing courses online these days, though their information won't be as helpful as real-world training. There's a reason why most people who become plumbers do so by apprenticing under a trained, experienced and licensed plumber.
Plumber courses are still a good idea, as most technical schools will have plenty of hands-on offerings for you. It's relatively easy and low cost for a school to provide it's students with
the piping and appliances that they will be working with in the field, and being able to work on them in a less stressful environment is a great way to get started. Furthermore, plumbing involves a good amount of shop work, which is ideally performed out of the field. If you want to be a plumber, you're going to need to be able to measure and cut pipes, as well as effectively solder and repair minor and major problems.
Taking some formal courses in a classroom is also a good idea as there is plenty about being a plumber that has nothing to do with the work at hand. For instance, many people find it helpful to take business management courses, as a lot of people pursuing their license ultimately want to work for themselves. Most vocational schools will offer schools specifically designed for managing a plumbing or construction business.
As a general rule, it's a good idea to start out with some beginner level plumber courses. Learn the basics of how to work on pipes, how water systems work, and how to make minor repairs. These courses are designed for both people looking to pursue a career in plumbing, as well as those who simply want to learn how to do the work on their own homes. This ground-level education will give you a good idea about whether this is really a field you want to enter in to. After all, it's a lot better to learn if it's what you want from a short course, than it is to figure it out over four years of apprenticeship.
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