Rhode Island journeyman plumber license

How many hours do you need for the journeyperson license in Rhode Island?

8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.³ 576 hours of related instruction (144 hours may come from an approved vocational school).³

Journeyperson license

8,000 hrs8,000 hours of on-the-job training as a registered apprentice plumber in Rhode Island over 5 years (alternate routes for degree holders)

Master license

1 yrA journeyperson plumber license held for at least 1 year, with an affidavit of employment by a licensed master plumber

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Rhode Island plumber exam like?

Master and journeyperson plumber applicants pass a written exam approved by the Director. Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (it conducts the exams at least three times a year with the State Board of Plumbing Examiners).¹²

How much does the journeyperson license cost?

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation lists these fees.⁴

How do you renew it?

Every 2 years, on or before the licensee's birthday.⁴ Continuing education: 7 hours of approved continuing education with an approved provider every 2-year license cycle for master and journeyperson plumbers.¹

License levels in Rhode Island

Master plumber; journeyperson plumber; registered apprentice plumber; master and journeyperson irrigator; master and journeyperson water-filtration/treatment-system installer.

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