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At the beginning of a refurbishment project, it can be difficult to know where to start but with the right first move under way, the rest is likely to follow. This is also true for finding a career take the right first step and the rest falls into place.

If you're looking at taking up a well-paid, reliable career as a plumber, then the Plumbing, Gasfitting, Drainlaying and Roofing Industry Training Organisation, or PGDR ITO, offers solid advice and apprenticeship leads.

Ian Elliott, chief executive of the PGDR ITO, says an apprenticeship with an experienced master plumber provides a strong start in life.

This bathroom renovation was undertaken by BH Heron Plumbing. The company was founded in 1961 with Bryan Heron as governing director.

Bryan Heron says he and his firm are proud to belong to the Master Plumbers Association, and that he is a life member. Over the years, Heron has trained more than 200 apprentices to a high standard to become qualified tradespeople, with many going on to form their own successful plumbing businesses. Dale Lovell was one of these apprentices and is now a partner in the firm where he did his training.

As well as setting staff on the road to success, more than 20 community groups and charities have benefited from BH Heron's active involvement and sponsorship over the past two years alone. The company has won Waitakere City Contributions to the Community Business Awards and the People's Choice award.

"An ITO paid-as-you-learn apprenticeship with a respected business like BH Heron Plumbing offers a secure, rewarding career path," says Elliott.

For details on BH Heron Plumbing, phone (09) 836 4009, 4/11A View Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland.

To contact PGDR ITO, phone 0800 277 736. Email: info@ito.co.nz, or visit the website: www.ito.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas