How do I become a plumbing apprentice in District of Columbia?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: District: apprentice, journeyman and master licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Apprentice license (no experience; employment verification or school enrollment). Experience before the journeyman exam: Journeyman exam: 4 years / 8,000 work hours (apprenticeship completion can waive exam).
Last checked. Official source: dlcp.dc.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | District: apprentice, journeyman and master licensesOfficial source: dlcp.dc.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. Apprentice license (no experience; employment verification or school enrollment)Official source: dlcp.dc.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Journeyman exam: 4 years / 8,000 work hours (apprenticeship completion can waive exam)Official source: dlcp.dc.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
Last checked . 3 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Board of Industrial Trades.
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses plumbers in District of Columbia?
District: apprentice, journeyman and master licenses.Source: dlcp.dc.gov
Do plumbing apprentices have to register in District of Columbia?
Yes. Apprentice license (no experience; employment verification or school enrollment).Source: dlcp.dc.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman plumber exam in District of Columbia?
Journeyman exam: 4 years / 8,000 work hours (apprenticeship completion can waive exam).Source: dlcp.dc.gov
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