Certification Name : UPC Journeyman Plumber
Certification ID & Type: 5634 – A – Core
Certification Description
This certification is designed to test the knowledge that a journey level plumber has of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). The NITC journey level plumber certification is covered under the scope of NITC’s ANSI accredidation. The NITC journey level plumber certification is based on a 100 question written examination consisting of questions on general knowledge of plumbing, drainage, waste and vent, water distribution and fuel gas piping from the 2006 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Certifying Organization
National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation(NITC)(0921)
501 Shatto Place, Suite 201 Los Angeles, CA 90020-1713
Contact information : 877-457-6482 Fax : 213-382-2501
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? No
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
plumber; plumbing; journeyman; contractor, construction; pipefitter; steamfitter