Great plumbers. Even better leaders.
Plumbing apprentices learn by doing — and who they learn from makes all the difference. The relationship between a plumbing apprentice and their supervisor shapes the quality of their skills, their safety awareness and their progress through the trade. Trade Edge gives plumbing supervisors the framework to pass on their knowledge effectively, and gives apprentices the tools to get the most out of every day on the job.
What Trade Edge delivers for Plumbing
- A six-step mentoring framework adapted for the realities of on-site plumbing instruction
- Techniques for demonstrating technical skills clearly — method and reasoning both covered
- Feedback skills that address common mistakes quickly and constructively
- Leadership confidence for plumbers moving into foreperson or team leader roles
- Communication skills for a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- How to ask the right questions when a job does not look right
- Active listening skills to ensure instructions are understood correctly the first time
- Goal-setting and ownership of their own learning and trade progression
Why it matters in Plumbing
Plumbing apprentices spend the majority of their training on the job — the quality of that supervision is everything
Communication breakdowns between supervisors and apprentices are a consistent cause of rework in plumbing
Apprentices with a clear goal-setting framework are more likely to complete their trade