With apprenticeship programs that takes several years to complete, it is difficult to bring new Plumbers into the field and maintain profitability during the first years. Too many good Techs with communication skills and a great future leave the Plumbing industry (or never enter it in the first place) because they can't generate enough revenue to justify what they need to survive in the early years!

Frustrations of Traditional Training
Many times when an apprentice tries to learn the trade by riding along with an experienced tech, there is simply not enough time to stop and explain what's going on...how it works...and allow the new tech enough time to do it themselves! At the end of the day "ride-along training" costs you lost productivity with the senior tech and the apprentice is not much further along than when they started.

Let UTA help you get your apprentices productive today and... keep your experienced Plumbers doing what they do best!

When you invest in training at UTA, we deliver a return!
UTA's training program gives you the most value for your investment because of what technicians learn in a short time...compared to months (in many cases a year or more) of "traditional" or "ride-along" training along with their apprenticeship program. When Technicians return to work after just one week of training, they are able to put what they have learned into action and increase their productivity immediately! UTA's Apprenticeship Accelerator Course gives new Plumbers a "jump-start" by teaching the practical side of the trade. This course not only teaches the theory of "how it works" but most importantly the "hands-on" lab training that teaches the "how to" procedures that gets the job done and increases productivity today! This course teaches apprentices the key items it takes to understand and maintain the residential plumbing system. Students leave the class with not only a better understanding of the principals but also the ability to perform most of the routine maintenance repairs within the plumbing system.

You're probably asking..."How much can a person learn in one week when most states require a three, four or in some cases a five year plumbing apprenticeship?" Well... It would be a bit crazy and wishful to think we could give a Tech three to five years of training in one week! But here's what we can do.

 
Four Ways to add Profit with UTA's Fast-Track Program!
Develop Maintenance Technicians...Hire a person with the right people skills and attitude along with good mechanical skills... let them get some field experience to make sure that the technician and company has a future together...then send them to UTA! When they return they will need some additional "On the Job Training" where they work under supervision and then depending on the technician, they are usually able to run Plumbing maintenance and perform many light repairs themselves where permissible by local laws. This gets a technician up and running and allows them to generate a stream of revenue while working through their apprenticeship program. When the apprentice runs into repairs that they cannot perform themselves, they can sell the repair, make a materials list and set it up for an experienced Plumber that can get the job done! 

Develop Productive Apprentices While working with Experienced Plumbers..When an apprentice works on-site with an experienced Plumber, it is important for them to be productive and not someone that just hands tools and cleans up after the senior tech! Apprentices must have the skills to work independently (under supervision) on tasks so they can be productive and not just ride along until they learn something. The challenge is that many of the tasks that they could perform; they have not yet been trained for or studied in their apprenticeship program. UTA teaches what these apprentices need to get a "jump-start" in the field and focuses on the "hands-on" training it takes to be independently productive and perform many of the routine tasks while working alongside a senior technician.

Cross Train your Technicians...Companies that already perform work in HVAC and Plumbing can cross train technicians to pick up extra work while they are already in the home for other services. For instance...when a tech is running an HVAC call, they can also perform a plumbing inspection and make minor repairs while they are there. If necessary, they can sell the work and set up a major repair for the experienced plumber.

Technicians Produce Higher Average Tickets...Technicians that attend any of UTA's courses are taught how to explain to the customer the condition of their system along with the various components and accessories that are available. Through the confidence that Technicians gain because of a better understanding of the system and its components, they are better able to relate the benefits to the client.

Topics Covered in this Class:

• Measurements and math used in the trade
• Understanding the domestic water system
• Drain, waist and vent systems and construction
• Identifying improper gas pipe size and construction
•  Proper combustion air & venting for appliances
• Basic electrical circuitry & troubleshooting
• Wiring for electrical plumbing appliances
•  Copper piping construction and soldering
• PVC piping and assembly
• Repair and replacement of water closets
• Repair and replacement of sinks, faucets & tubing
• Understanding the hot water system dangers
• Electric and gas water heater repair

Q: What will students be able to do when they return?

Newer Apprentice Plumbers will learn the skills needed to identify the most common problems found in the residential plumbing system. They will be able to diagnose and perform maintenance repairs now, and have a foundation to build their career on. With the ability to perform most of the plumbing maintenance tasks in the home, they will be more productive as they work through their apprenticeship program.

Technicians that have a Year or Two of Experience will improve their diagnostic skills so they can quickly and accurately troubleshoot plumbing problems. This gives technicians the ability to take on more difficult calls and
allows them to excel in their career. Students not only gain the technical knowledge they must have, but also the confidence they need to succeed.