假设一个年轻人高中毕业，如何入行呢？
首先，他或她要去上大学，在温村，就是BCIT的Plumbing专业或者HVAC专业
这些个专业，是学徒制，在国内进工厂做过学徒的都懂咋回事（我做过学徒童工），有跟犯罪分子犯罪记录一样长的LONG RAP SHEET（Wait List), 对申请人的要求相当高，满足条件往往也要排期等几年
好不容易，进了班级开始上学了，又面临一关，找实习单位，这个学校不管，学生自己解决
那么水管工学徒，拿到毕业证需要多少实习小时呢，BCIT的官方数据是至少6300 hours，学校上课小时数4个Level加在一块，统共只有900小时，换言之，大部分时间，就是在干活的时间远远大于在课堂的时间，比滑大CS的COOP接地气多了
华人年轻学生，第一个挑战是如何找到实习单位，这个很难很难，一般专业对口的公司不论大小，都首先认血脉，其次认肤色，再次认体力，最后才看成绩
也就是说，如果父母亲戚家里人没人开公司，找到实习单位会非常费劲
就算找到了，也不容易混，这跟大厂写程序，BUG百出，经常奔溃也可以混个一年半载，被雷了还有PACKAGE可以白嫖完全不同，学徒工搞砸一个现场，比如装洗碗机，师傅一小时，学徒工干一整天也就算了，如果收拾家伙走人之后客户打电话来骂漏了水，有一回就完犊子了，根本没有忏悔重来一遍的机会
完成6300 hours实习还没被用人单位开除且顺利毕业的幸运儿学徒工中，依然有一半人一辈子都通不过，拿不到证书，一辈子都只能做小工，在师傅鞍前马后点头哈腰
诸位看官，你看明白了吗？如果你家里没矿，父母没有开公司给人修水管做的很成功需要招人（假设第一代移民没有七八姑八大姨在同城），大概率你的子女连做水管工学徒的资格都没有，这就是现实，很扎心
这还不算，毕业了拿到文凭其实屁都不算，还要考省政府的证书，RED SEAL，有了证书，才算官准立案，可以独立操作，否则只能做小工，能耐再大也被师傅压一头混不出头
哪里像CS，随便读个野鸡社区学院，更不用说高大上神圣不可侵犯的滑校，只要年景好，是个人都有机会进大厂毕业就拿四十万拿的手软，还觉得被LOWBALL义愤填膺委屈的不要不要
一个靠个人实力加家庭实力，一个靠刷题押宝加风调雨顺，哪个含金量更高，不用我再多说了吧？
To become a plumber in Ontario, you generally need to follow these steps:
Education: Obtain a high school diploma or equivalent.
Apprenticeship: Complete an apprenticeship program. In Ontario, this usually involves a combination of on-the-job training and in-class education. The duration of the apprenticeship can vary, but it's typically around 4-5 years.
Trade School: Enroll in a plumbing trade school to complete the in-class education requirements of your apprenticeship.
Licensing: After completing your apprenticeship, you'll need to pass the Certificate of Qualification exam for plumbers. This is administered by the Ontario College of Trades.
Experience: Gain practical experience as a plumber. This is often a requirement to become a licensed journeyman plumber.
License Application: Apply for a plumbing license through the Ontario College of Trades or the successor organization that handles skilled trades in the province.
Continuing Education: Keep up with any required continuing education to maintain your plumbing license.
Remember that the process and requirements might change over time, so it's a good idea to check with the relevant regulatory bodies in Ontario for the most up-to-date information.
The salary of a plumber can vary based on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and the demand for skilled workers. In Ontario, as of my last update in September 2021, the average annual salary for a plumber was around $60,000 to $70,000 CAD. However, these numbers can fluctuate over time and may vary from region to region.
Plumbers with more experience, specialized skills, or who have established their own plumbing businesses can potentially earn higher salaries. It's a good idea to research current salary data for plumbers in Ontario to get a more accurate and up-to-date understanding of the earning potential in the field.
