How do I become a plumbing apprentice in Virginia?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: journeyman and master plumber tradesman licenses. Experience before the journeyman exam: Journeyman: 4 years practical experience plus 240 hours vocational training (other combos: 2-yr degree + 2 years; 5 years + 160 hrs; 6 years + 80 hrs; or 8 years).
Last checked. Official source: dpor.virginia.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: journeyman and master plumber tradesman licensesOfficial source: law.lis.virginia.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Journeyman: 4 years practical experience plus 240 hours vocational training (other combos: 2-yr degree + 2 years; 5 years + 160 hrs; 6 years + 80 hrs; or 8 years)Official source: law.lis.virginia.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 . 2 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Virginia DPOR, Board for Contractors (Tradesman licensing).
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses plumbers in Virginia?
State: journeyman and master plumber tradesman licenses.Source: law.lis.virginia.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman plumber exam in Virginia?
Journeyman: 4 years practical experience plus 240 hours vocational training (other combos: 2-yr degree + 2 years; 5 years + 160 hrs; 6 years + 80 hrs; or 8 years).Source: law.lis.virginia.gov
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