How to become a plumber in Oklahoma

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA
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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,
there are about 6,410 plumbers in Oklahoma.
Situated in the South-Central region of the
United States, Oklahoma is the 20th most
extensive state of the USA. Oklahomas economic
base is host to a diverse range of sectors. It is
one of the most business-friendly state of the
nation. A number of top-ranked companies are
headquartered in Oklahoma and in 2007, the state
had the 7th lowest tax burden. As of 2018,
Oklahoma had a gross state product of 197.2
billion. Total employment has been substantial
too. WE WILL DISCUSS THE PROSPECTS OF PLUMBING IN
OKLAHOMA.

• A GUIDE ON PLUMBING IN OKLAHOMA

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there are 6,410 people engaged in the plumbing,
pipe-fitting and steam-fitting industry in
Oklahoma. Every 3.96 out of 1000 persons are
employed in this sector. Plumbers enjoy an hourly
wage of 24.07. The average annual salary of a
plumber in the state of Oklahoma is 50,070.
Wages typically start from 28,030 and can go up
to 77,960. The top 3 cities in Oklahoma in terms
of highest wages for plumbers are Oklahoma City,
Tulsa and Midwest City. The average hourly wage
VARIES DEPENDING ON WHETHER One is a journeyman
plumber or a master plumber. In December 2019,
the BLS report stated that the unemployment rate
in Oklahoma was 0.1 lower than the national
average which indicates a positive future for the
plumbing industry.

• JOB OUTLOOK

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The insurance policies for plumbers in Oklahoma
is regulated by the Construction Industries Board
(CIB), Oklahoma. the plumbers license will stand
inactive until this Board receives the proof of
the insurances listed below1. a minimum of
50,000.00 commercial general liability
insurance. The certificate holder is the
Construction Industries Board.2. a five thousand
dollar (5,000.00) Corporate Surety Bond payable
to the Oklahoma Construction Industries
Board. The bond must be in the individual license
holder's name and continuous and provide for
thirty- (30) days cancellation notice.

• WHAT INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBERS IN
  OKLAHOMA

Plumbing contractors who have employees, must
also get Workers Compensation Insurance. It is
also necessary to get an unemployment tax account
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a Plumber in oklahoma -Must be 18 years of age
or above-Must have a high School or GED
Certificate-College Degree or Vocational Courses
(Optional)-Must have 3 years of work experience
as an apprentice plumber-Must pass the Licensing
Tests Provided next is a step by step guide on
how to become a plumber in Oklahoma.  

• HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA

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Before applying for a plumbing license in
Oklahoma, it is mandatory to work as an
apprentice plumber. All those helpers who perform
plumbing related work must be registered and
supervised by a journeyman plumber or a
contractor. The number of hours worked as an
apprentice adds to the verifiable experience
required to become a journeyman plumber. 3 years
of experience under a licensed contractor is
mandatory. a portion of these years may also be
substituted by acquisition of new educational
qualifications.
HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA
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There are two kinds of plumbing licenses in
Oklahoma I. Journeyman Plumber LicenseII.
Master Plumber License

• PLUMBING LICENSE IN OKLAHOMA

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The first step is to fill up an application form.
The application fee is 75. Once the application
gets approved and the applicant is eligible for
taking the examination, the date, time and
location of the exam IS SET. requirements FOR
becomING a journeyman plumber- Must be 18 years
of age- Must have 3 years of experience in the
plumbing trade under a licensed plumbing
contractorOr, equivalent 3 years of verifiable
experience in the US militaryOr, must have a
verifiable out-of-state plumbing licenseAfter
acquiring the license, a licensed journeyman
plumber must work under a licensed contractor. A
journeyman can supervise up to three apprentices
and work at both small and large-scale projects.
This journeyman experience under a contractor
acts as verifiable experience that is needed to
become a plumbing contractor.

• How to become a journeyman plumber in Oklahoma

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In order to become a plumbing contractor in
Oklahoma, an application form must be filled. The
fee is 330. The next step is to take the exam.
It is essential to pass both the business and the
law section and score a minimum of 75 in every
section.

• How to become a plumbing contractor in Oklahoma

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A number of trade schools or community colleges
offer vocational courses in plumbing. Enrolling
in these courses is not mandatory for becoming a
plumber, But it adds more weight to a prospective
plumbers resume and widens their knowledge basE.
ThE NEXT section will list out a few colleges
offering plumbing courses in some of the largest
cities of Oklahoma i.e., Oklahoma City, Tulsa and
Norman.

• Plumbing Schools IN OKLAHOMa

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- Moore Norman Technological Centre, Oklahoma
City offers a short-term class in plumbing
codes. Students receive 6 hours of continuing
education during each code cycle in order to
renew their license. The tuition cost is 79.-
Plumbers and Pipefitters Training Centre,
Oklahoma City they offer a joint training and
apprenticeship program.- Plumbers and
Pipefitter Local 344, Oklahoma City offers an
apprenticeship program in plumbing where students
are taught about all aspects related to plumbing
from installation to safety codes and blueprint
reading. 

• BEST PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA CITY
• Oklahoma City (OKC) is the capital and the
  largest city of Oklahoma state. It is home to
  large number of people. The city has witnessed
  enormous economic diversification and has been
  growing at a rapid rate.

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- Tulsa Technological Centre, Tulsa offers
a dozen courses in specialised education. These
plumbing courses fall under categories of
licensing prep and continuing education. This
trade school also offers part-time classes in
plumbing.- Tulsa Welding School, Tulsa offers
a course on welding and plumbing that allows
students to begin a new career as a welder,
plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter in a matter of
10 months. Plumber training covers blueprint
reading, math, safety, piping codes and other
plumbing skills. - Tulsa Pipes Trade Training
School, Tulsa offers a five-year
apprenticeship-cum-training program. The students
receive an hourly wage of 13.97 at the start,
are evaluated every 6 months and promoted on the
basis of their performance.

• BEST PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN TULSA
• Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma with
  a population of 401,190 people. Today Tulsa has
  an extremely diversified economy and the primary
  employers are small and medium size businesses.

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- Moore Norman Technological Centre, Norman
offers the same short-term course in plumbing
codes as offered in the OKC campus. In addition,
the Norman campus also offers a course titled
International Plumbing Codes. The coursework
includes theoretical topics like administration,
general regulation, sanitation as well as more
practical topics like water distribution and
piping fixtures. The tuition fee is 215. - A
lot of trade schools also offer online vocational
training courses on plumbing that interested
students could consider.

• BEST PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN NORMAN
• Norman is the third largest city in Oklahoma.
  Economically the city is prominent in higher
  education. In 2008, it was recognised at the
  highest ranked city to live in, in Oklahoma.

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• There is a shortage of skilled workers in
  Oklahoma. But the state has witnessed a boom in
  construction related activities, as a result of
  which the demand for plumbers is increasing. 29
  of the construction-type workers were above the
  age of 55 and advancing towards retirement. It
  has been projected that over the next 10 years,
  7000 openings will spring up annually in the
  construction sector. These jobs demand more than
  just a high school degree, but presently, only
  42 of the workforce qualifies. Continuous
  efforts are being made to increase educational
  scope and promote better wages and employment
  opportunities in the state. This, in addition to
  job openings suggests that the over all the
  picture for the plumbing industry looks great for
  Oklahoma.

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