Virtual-reality training for plumbing technicians sounds about as plausible as clog-proof toilets.
But at High 5 Plumbing in Colorado, it’s a reality as apprentices don headsets every week and learn how to make plumbing repairs — even though they’re nowhere near a kitchen or a bathroom.About two years ago, the company invested roughly $2,000 in a virtual-reality software program called Interplay Learning. Coupled with headsets from Meta, it makes training more like gaming — something fun that technicians actually look forward to, says owner Levi Torres.The bottom-line benefits: Significantly shortened training time. Plumbers make more money earlier in their careers, which boosts
