Published on May 22, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Every two years. Registered plumbing contractors renew their licenses by August 31 of odd-numbered years. Certified plumbing contractors renew their licenses by August 31 of even-numbered years.
Published on May 22, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
To become a master plumber in Georgia you must: have a minimum of 5 years qualifying experience with at least 2 years as a journeyman plumber, plumbing contractor, plumbing foreman, plumbing superintendent, or military plumber. If you are applying for a Class 2 license you must have experience with commercial or industrial plumbing, provide 3 notarized original reference forms from licensed plumbers who can attest to your plumbing experience, and submit a completed application and non-refundable $30 fee with documentation of the required experience and other qualifications and reference information.Wait for the Board approval letter.
Published on May 21, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Plumber licensing differs by municipality in Wyoming. Individuals who wish to become a master plumber must complete hands-on experience as a master plumber, sign up for the master plumber exam, and then contact their local jurisdiction to obtain a license request.
Published on May 21, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
If you are doing work that amounts to more than $10,000 you must hold a valid plumber license. You do not need a license if you are doing plumbing (public or private) that amounts to less than $50,000 per project.
Published on April 17, 2019 by Alicia Eckert
Navigating the ins and outs of licensing can be difficult. Here are some frequently asked questions about Arizona plumber licensing to get you the answers you need and on the road to a great career!
Published on March 22, 2019 by Brenda Forton
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board defines an apprentice as “a person other than a master or journeyman gas fitter or plumber, who is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of gas pipe, equipment, apparatus, and appliances, and shall work directly under the supervision of a journeyman or master gas fitter or plumber, and who has successfully fulfilled the registration requirements of the board and has been duly registered by the board as such for the current year” No written exam is required and you must complete a registration form and include a copy of Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence of Non-Citizen form. The fee for a plumbers apprenticeship is $25 for the initial application and just $10 annually thereafter.
Published on March 22, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Apprentice plumbers must meet state requirements before applying to become a Journeyman. State requirements include completing 8,000 hours of training in four years including 576 clock hours of classroom instruction as an apprentice OR 16,000 hours of on the job training and instruction in 8 years as an apprentice. To become a master plumber you must have 4,000 hours of experience in a supervisory plumbing role.
Published on February 20, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
The plumbing industry is changing, and in many ways, it’s changing in favor of the professionals who work in it. The demand for plumbers is increasing while the skilled labor workforce is shrinking. The country needs plumbers more than ever before. For you, that means a career with exponential growth, security and a good income.
Published on February 18, 2019 by Nick Walsh
Getting through your Journeyman and Master/Contractor exams is one of the biggest steps to move forward in your plumbing career. At Plumbers Training Institute we want to make it as easy as possible for you to learn the plumbing material within your state standards. Our free plumbing exam prep guide outlines the valuable information you need to know for your exam and how our programs will make you pass on the first try.
Published on February 18, 2019 by Nick Walsh
The plumbing trade is a great way to be financially stable without a university education. You start a plumbing apprenticeship with a competitive living wage and expect pay raises the more you work and move up in career positions. It’s a great way for a young person to not be below the poverty level, and flexible enough for older people to enter the field.
