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Pursuing a career in the Plumbing field? Study at home for your West Virginia Plumbing license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.
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West Virginia Plumbing Contractor Exam Prep
$219.99This exam prep course takes the learner through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing exactly what to highlight. After highlighting is completed in each book, you have the option to take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. The program is fully narrated. In West Virginia, to become a licensed contractor, candidates will have to pass two exams, business and law and the trade.
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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West Virginia Plumbing Contractor Exam Complete Package
$662.93This West Virginia Plumbing Contractor Exam Complete Package includes the following:
- 2018 IPC Highlighting Guide
- 2018 IFGC Highlighting Guide
- Mathematics For Plumbers & Pipefitters 8th Edition
- West Virginia Plumbing Contractor Exam Review
Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for exams, business and law and the trade. This course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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West Virginia Plumbing Contractor License – Books Only Package
$403.97We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
Requirements To Complete
About This License
- Master plumber means a person with at least twelve thousand (12,000) hours of plumbing work experience and who is competent to design plumbing systems, and to instruct and supervise the plumbing work of journeyman plumbers, and plumbers in training.
- Journeyman plumber means a person qualified by at least eight thousand hours (8,000) of plumbing or related experience and who is competent to instruct and supervise the work of a plumber in training.
- Plumber in training means a person with interest in and an aptitude for performing plumbing work but who alone is not capable of performing plumbing work, and who has fewer than eight thousand hours (8,000) of plumbing experience.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
A Plumbing Contractors License is required in West Virginia when the project exceeds $1,000.
- Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
- Proof of workers compensation, tax registration, and employment security coverage is required.
- Licenses are good for one year.
Applying For Your License
An application for licensure can be obtained from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board by calling 1-304-558-7890. The licensing and application fee is $90.
Exam Details
- To schedule your exam, contact PSI at (855) 539-0708.
- 100 questions and an 3 hour time limit
- 70% is required to pass the exam
- The exam fee is $42.
- Topics on the exam include general knowledge, fixtures and fittings, storm and roof drainage, fuel gas systems, safety (OSHA), isometrics, water supply and distribution, water heaters, drain, plumbing math, waste and vent systems.
Books and References for the Exam
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Exam Review Education
As of this time, we do not offer any review for this exam.
Continuing Education
There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.
Reciprocity Agreement
Reciprocity is considered on a case by case basis.