If you are looking for a plumber to perform some maintenance or repair work in your Etobicoke home, you may be searching the internet for options and running across the term “Master Plumber”. The title sounds impressive, but what does it mean? Is it simply an advertising term?
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Master Plumber is a designation, and those who have not attained the necessary skill and experience in the plumbing field are not allowed to refer to themselves by that term. When you hire a Master Plumber, you can be confident in knowing that you are hiring an expert.
What are the different levels of a plumber?
Like most trades, the plumbers have three levels of expertise: apprentice, journeyman, and master. To help you understand the difference, here is a brief explanation of each.
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- Apprentice: this is someone starting out in the plumbing profession. They have completed most or all of their coursework and have begun on-the-job training under the guidance of a master plumber or journeyman. Apprenticeships are critical to the plumbing industry as they help ensure that the field maintains a high level of professionalism and that new plumbers entering the industry will have the training and guidance they need.
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- Journeyman: Once a plumber has completed their apprenticeship and passed their final exam, they are eligible to work as a plumber without supervision (although they must still answer to a master plumber). Journeyman plumbers have expertise in a wide range of plumbing repairs and installing new pipes, drainage systems, etc.
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- Master plumber: Before becoming a master plumber, a journeyman must have several years experience in the trade and undergo additional training and education. Master plumbers typically work in leadership roles and often supervise other plumbers. They may be responsible for planning water systems or creating plumbing schematics plans.
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What sets a Master Plumber apart?
Master Plumber is the top level that one can achieve in the trade. There are many privileges and responsibilities that are unique to this level of plumber. They are the only plumbers that do not require oversight from another level of plumber, and they are the only plumber that can operate a plumbing business.
A Master Plumber is responsible for the work done by journeyman plumbers and apprentices that are working under them; and if building permits are required for the work being performed, this is also the responsibility of the Master Plumber.
Finally, the Master Plumber is the only level of plumber that can design plans and schematics for other plumbers to follow.
Do I need to hire a Master Plumber?
In a sense, whenever you are hiring a licensed plumber, you are hiring a Master Plumber since any apprentices and journeyman ultimately report to a Master Plumber. But whether the actual service needs to be performed by a Master or can be performed by a lower level of plumber will depend on the skill level needed for the particular job.
If you need to hire a Master Plumber, the price tag is going to be naturally higher since you are paying for their expertise, however, considering how important the plumbing is to your Etobicoke home or business, the investment may be well worth it.
Contact D. Jason Plumbing today
Call us today if you require expert plumbing services for your Etobicoke home. We have all levels of plumbers on our team, including Master Plumbers, and we are ready to provide you with the expertise that you require.