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When: Tuesday, July 14Start Time: 9:00 AM
Duration: 4 hours
Location: TradeWorx Academy - Fair Oaks Mall - Upper Level
📍 See our Locate Us page on our website for more information on how to locate us in the mall.
What Is Included: All tools, materials, and personal protective equipment.
Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing your teen does not mind getting dirty, no loose jewelry, longer hair pulled back.
What this workshop covers:
• Replacing a toilet wax ring, fill valve, and flapper.
• Replacing hot and cold faucet stems and aerators.
• Replacing a mixing valve cartridge and tub or shower downspout.
• How to safely shut off water and replace a toilet shut-off valve.
• Pro Press fittings as a modern alternative to soldering.
Hands-on practice:
Students work step by step with real fixtures and tools, handling every repair directly - leaving with the skills to silence a running toilet, fix a dripping faucet, and shut off the water supply before a small leak becomes a serious problem.
Why This Trade Matters:
Plumbing is essential infrastructure - every home and building depends on it. It is a licensed trade requiring technical knowledge, problem-solving under pressure, and a steady hand, and skilled plumbers are in demand that consistently outpaces supply.
Where This Can Take Them:
Plumbing offers one of the clearest career paths in the trades - apprenticeship to journeyman to master plumber, with each level opening new opportunities. Those who reach the top can work for established contractors, run their own crews, or build a business and brand entirely their own.
These are skills your teen will actually use:
A running toilet, dripping faucet, or slow leak can cause serious damage if ignored. Teens who can identify and fix these problems - and shut off the water when it matters - carry that knowledge into every home they ever live in, saving money and preventing costly damage for life.
Reserve your teen's spot today.
‼️ Breaks and Meals: Short breaks are available throughout. Full-day classes include a 30-minute supervised meal break. Beverages and snacks are provided. Students may bring a packed lunch or visit a mall restaurant with parent permission. Please send appropriate options if your teen has food allergies.
‼️ Timing Notice: Our workshops are hands-on and may run a few minutes past the scheduled end time. Please plan for flexible pickup arrangements.
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11902U Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22033
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