Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

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Plumbers install and repair water lines, drains, water heaters and gas lines in homes and businesses; pipefitters and steamfitters work on industrial systems. They read plans, solve problems on the spot, and are needed everywhere.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Woodworking · Career and Technical

  Builds building and construction, which this job uses.

• Geometry · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Physics · Science

  Builds physics, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Studio Art · Arts

  Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.