Training & Continuing Education

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Training & Continuing Education

Continuing education, fees, exams, and trainers

What's new

New continuing education requirements
All journeyman and residential specialty plumbers must obtain 16 hours of continuing education within a two-year renewal cycle. Plumber trainees must complete 8 of the required 16 hours every year. All of these required courses must be taken within the renewal cycle. Get more info here.
Well Drillers Must Be Licensed
Well drillers, pump and irrigation contractors and any individuals working on these systems to get both plumbing and electrical licenses. The 2006 state law does not allow anyone to place an electric pump motor in a well, or do the associated electrical or plumbing work, without a proper license. Find out more...
See also Well Driller Fact Sheet (42 KB PDF).
Plumbing Continuing Education course providers
Get your course reviewed now. Get more info here.

Continuing Education Requirements and Course Lists

Get information about new continuing education requirements for plumbers.

Fees

Look up fees associated with examinations, certification (including reciprocal certification), renewals and endorsements.

Plumber Exams

Get information about Plumber Certification and exam dates and locations.

Medical Gas Endorsement Trainers

Get important information about the training necessary for the Medical Gas Piping Installer Endorsement and trainers that offer it.