Category: Plumbing Exam Prep

Becoming A Plumbing Apprentice: Education & Training

Apprentices typically need a high school diploma to get started. You gain all of the education and training you need on the job, while being paid. Apprenticeships last between 4 and 5 years depending on the state (check your state for specific details). During your apprenticeship you will acquire between 7.500 and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and typically between 500 hours and 750 hours of in-class instruction. Once you have met your state’s requirements you will mostly complete an exam to get to the next stage of licensing.

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