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This roadmap provides a complete, beginner-friendly guide to becoming a certified and employable Plumber in India. Covers ITI route, NSDC certifications, apprenticeship pathways, on-the-job training, licensing, safety protocols, entrepreneurship, and specialisations like sanitary installation, water systems, and advanced pipefitting. Includes 100% free resources with optional paid choices.
Understand plumbing as a trade, choose the correct learning pathway, and meet basic eligibility requirements.
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain water supply systems, drainage systems, sanitation lines, fixtures, pumps, heaters, and water appliances.
Three primary routes: • **ITI Plumber (1 Year)** — Government recognized, strong job prospects. • **NSDC Skill India Certification (3–6 Months)** — Short-term but industry-aligned. • **Apprenticeship under licensed plumber (1–2 Years)** — Real-world training.
Many ITI and short-term programs allow entry after Class 8 or 10.
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