subject: Why Pass A Master Plumber Exam [print this page] There are many steps that a plumber has to go through in order to be eligible to take the Master plumber exam. If an individual is thinking about becoming a plumber, he must be sure he is ready for the process involved. Plumbers must be agile in fingers and strong in body so that they can lift and move all sorts of pipes and fittings, securing them in place. In addition, they have to be good at math and science, since plumber training programs require both of those types of courses. In addition, plumber apprentices take woodworking and mechanical drawing courses.
After graduating from the plumbing program, the apprentice begins wrking in the field under the direct supervision of a Maser or Journeyman plumber. The apprentice must complete eight thousand hours as an apprentice in order to take the Journeyman plumbing exam. Once the plumber is licensed as a Journeyman, then he has to work for one more year before being eligible to apply for the Master plumber exam.
Parts of the Exam
The Master plumber exam has three basic parts to it. The first part is written where the applicant has to show their knowledge of the codes and practices of their state. There is also a written part of the exam that requires the plumber to do a mechanical drawing of the plumbing system for a multi-level building. The system must include the sanitary waste and vent planning and layout.
Some state's Master plumbing exams also include hands on portions, such as installing a sanitary waste and vent system. Another part that is sometimes included is the shop work part of the exam where the plumber can show that they can handle the tools and supplies used in the plumbing profession. However, most of these skills are covered in earlier licensing exams, so the Master plumbing exam usually consists of the building plans and the written proof of knowledge of the NSP, OSHA, ADA and LPC codes that apply to the trade.
Once a plumber passes the Master plumber exam, then they are qualified to work as a Master plumber and can join Master plumber associations. These associations help Master plumbers to get exposure in the field, as well as offering benefits to the plumbers and round table sessions for discussing new techniques and materials that are available. Master plumbers are also able to oversee other plumbers and to help apprentices gain their first license.
