Entry-level state license that lets you perform plumbing work under the supervision of a licensed master. Required to log the 8,500 hours toward your journeyman exam.

Who needs it

Anyone training to become a licensed plumber in MA.

How to get it

Apply through the MA Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Requires age 18+, sponsorship by a licensed master plumber, and enrollment in a Board-approved school.

Cost

Application fee: ~$95. Renewal every 2 years (~$80).

Where to start

MA Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters ↗