Journeyman Plumber

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

Plumbers must be licensed by the state of Idaho. There are three certificates of competency available to plumbers in Idaho: apprentice registration, journeyman license, and contractor’s license. Journeyman plumber applicants must: 1.) Document a minimum of 8,000 hours of work experience as an Idaho plumbing apprentice; 2.) Complete four (4) years of approved plumbing apprenticeship school; 3.) Submit an application with required documents and fees; 4.) Pass a written and practical work exam. Specialty licenses are available in the areas of: Appliance, Water Pump, and Mobile Home plumbing. Specialty licenses are available in the areas of: Appliance, Water Pump, and Mobile Home plumbing. Plumbing specialty journeyman must: 1.) Document a minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience as an Idaho specialty plumbing apprentice; 2.) Pass a written exam. Term: Licenses are valid for three years before renewal