How To Become A Plumber in Texas in 12 Days!
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2019
- 12 days? That's crazy fast! Watch this video and see what I mean.
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are currently in a battle to see who holds the future of plumbers in Texas.
In this video I'll be discussing if with the new regulation, will people be able to become a plumber in just few days?
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I have been a plumbing contractor in 3 states, CA, KS, OR. The same thinking that you have about how much better you are compared to other states is the same thinking that has been going on in Oregon for years. Plumbing really is not that hard especially if most or all that you do is residential work. If you want to move to another state do you want to start over in the trade? That is what happens many times. I have seen master plumbers being forced to be an apprentice all over again when they move to Oregon. This is why we should have national licenses not state.
If you federalize a license, standards go down. The beauty of our republic is that each state can go it's own way. If one state wants a plumber in name but another state makes you earn that title, then that state should have the freedom to make that determination. However, with that being said, we don't have to throw the baby out with the bathwater. If a state has strong standards and goes to another state, then they shouldn't be forced to start over
That's crazy, it toke me one year to become a cirtified plumber.
Bro in Texas ? Put me on?
Today is my first day back at work from Austin I worked hard to get there and pass that exam I think making it easier for plumbers today will take that sense of pride and accomplishment away the same feeling I felt when I walked out of that building
@Ryan Patterson I am like you. I have been there for every test and endorsement available. I get that prideful feeling every time I walk in the building. Congratulations Brother!
Thank you sir for what you do
@Justin Fowler I love this. I love plumbing and helping people so this all fits well together. Are you in plumbing?
It sad the State of Texas is going to dumb down the plumbing licenses, we all need to come together to see if we can stop this from happening. I was proud when I pass my test and got my Plumbing license.
@Ben Van Alstyne make sure that you contact your senator and representative to let your voice be heard.
Hopefully it won't happen but if it does I think that may be a lot of extra work for you good plumber. Cause a lot of people are going to mess up thier plumbing.
This video was a year ago has this happen
With and EPA and an Hvac certification you can work under a license hvac contractor but not work as a contractor acording to TDLR there is a difference, to leagally work on an hvac system there has to be a lincense contractor and to be eligible to take the hvac license test you need atleast 4 years in the field according to TDLR.
I've been a plumber and a contractor in California since 1993. I want to get out of this crazy state. I'l live in my car.
Does anyone know how long it’s taking to receive your journeyman test date from the board? I sent mine in online over 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything
I'm about to take my Journeyman next year 2021 by April or May, I learn soooo much doing things over and over and every plumber has its own ways of doing it, wish it was 3 years for the journeyman like you said it was before, I am actually ready to open a business up I literally done it all and I'm getting good at fixing boilets specially raypak boilers i really wish they can lower the masters license from 4 maybe to 1 or max 2 years im getting old by the years seems like is to long for that master
Stick with it Angel.
Hey were going to Austin Texas to help out the community because e of the shortage on plumbing and supplies anyway what could we expect? Is cali plumbing diff from texas?
@rogerwakefield which HVAC course only took you 12 days to complete??
I’m from California and have been wanting to move to Texas I’ve been pluming for 7 years I am a journeyman here . But I respect Texas laws I have no problem with doing it the right way . But if I am a journeyman in sales tech in Cali can I still work for someone in Texas with the same job title or would I have to be a apprentice for 4 years all over again
Hey roger! I live in NY and have been doing plumbing a year i want to move down to Austin in the next 4 or 5 months. I have a year experience in plumbing do i start at the bottom with pay? Becuase i dont have an apprenticeship card in NY
Hey what’s your opinion on going to one of these 7 weeks schools ?? Are they a good deal there’s about 12,000$
Im thinkin about gettin into plumbing. I just got fired. Am devastated. I know nothing about the trades though. It would be a career shift. I was in finance. It is confusing about where to start to become a plumber.Any advice about what to do or where to go from the experts would be appreciated
I’m a license plumer in California , can I get a Lic in Texas ? What are the requirements .
So let me get this straight, I can be a plumber w/ 10 years experience and if I move to Texas I need to have a Texas plumbing license to be hired within a company?
Need to put in the time, I am a apprentice now for 9 months in new construction. I am getting better, but it takes time. 4 years for a journeymen and another year for master plumbing. I have a long way to got, but my company expects me to be a great plumber now, no way!!! Florida.
@vinrod34 you are correct, it takes time. You can learn certain things and be of great use. You just can't shortcut the system. It has taken me 39 years to get 39 years worth of experience.
How’d it all play out? Lol
Watching this in 2023, did it ever happen? Go under TDLR?
Hi Roger
I became a plumber in about a year. Well got the complete concept in a year. Look at me now.
NAVYPLUMBERBOY I became a plumber in a day... That's how long it took to pass the test. I learned for about three years getting ready for the test. Thanks for watching and commenting...
I know this is an older video, I agree / disagree with all the restrictions or difficulties in getting licensed which is part of the reason that there are so many unlicensed folk. The amount of red tap is both good and bad. My experience is in Pool Building, anyone can build a pool in Texas and only the Electrical, Gas, Water Supply and Equipment must be with a licensed guy/gal. So would that mean a Master plumber that never touched pool plumbing a day in their life knows what they are doing? I bring this up as a valid point, I want to get my Master Electrician and Plumber or at least have the ability to tap into a main panel, water supply or gas to run a dedicated line to the equipment pad. I want zero to do with the house and I worked under a Pool Contractor in CA, but denied a Master Plumber and Journeyman because the Pool Builder license doesn't count. So what to do in this case, why not create some specialty categories and all too many inexperienced pool builders with a basic general contractor license are building pools and sub out part of the trades for the main connects. Anyone can technically do anything else as long as it does not interfere with the main connect.
I currently hold a journeyman license. I worked hard to get it. I don’t agree with TDLR taking over TSBPE. To just throw away decades of TSBPE pride and hard work is a shame! I think that by changing licensing is only a scam. Why get all current plumbers to switch over to tdlr go through paperwork, fees (I’m sure), and waste time. Budgeting more money for Lisa makes sense to me. I am sure that there is a way if there is a willingness to figure it out!
@Ismael Partida make sure that you contact your representative and senator and let them know how you feel about everything! Have you talked to them yet?
Pros: More people will become plumbers instead of going to a college and studying courses with no value with thousands of dollars of their own money OR getting into debt.
Cons: There might just be lots of inexperienced plumbers and they will do messy jobs.
This is unfair to those who went through or are going through a 5 year plumbing apprenticeship!
@Victor Jimenez I completely agree. Are you a plumber yet?
Lmao just finished my 5 year apprenticeship.
So does this mean that TDLR is now taking down TSBPE?
@Ismael Partida It hasn't happened yet but it's not looking good. Where are you a plumber?
How's it going man
Anyone who becomes a plumber after September 1 will now be referred to as Paddy Plumbers.
@@RogerWakefield thank you for everything you are doing. I have talked to 2 people inside the TSPBE, they are upset that they will now have to jump back on their tools to get their retirement. I hope to see you in Austin.
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I'm actually looking to get into plumbing or one of the trades I just want to start a career already tired if feeling like a failed man
It’s hard to get in if you don’t have experience there is alot of competition
@@WideHarryCock I'm noticing that I literally can't get hired for construction here in Houston, Im Trying to see how do people even get into these trades, especially if you aren't Hispanic it seems. And I don't have money to pay for classes at all those are expensive as well. Guess I stick to just being a caregiver and get my CNA
@@dark12ain really joining the union is your only chance in todays world…unless you’re 16 then they’ll bring you on no problem lol they don’t want 27 year olds with no experience
@@WideHarryCock hell yeah I can see that sadly I'm 31 now Ive given up on it though
Plumbers around the greater Houston area make a minimum of $500,000.00 per year.
Realistic
Making it easy to obtain a license will flood the market with unskilled tradesmen which i believe will effect this industries bottom line.
I want to be a residential plumber
But where do you have too go to get your license
Are still calling people in the middle of the night Rodger Mahony??????
😅 no that was a ONE time thing!
I’m a license plumer in California , can I get a Lic in Texas ? What are the requirements .
This dude won’t tell you because he doesn’t want any California plumbers coming into Texas , what a shame . Everyone thinks their hot shit . Plumbing is easy shits not rocket science .
I’m a license plumer in California , can I get a Lic in Texas ? What are the requirements .
I’m a plumber in Texas we do not recognize California plumbing licenses so you’ll need to start like new here 4k hours for tradesman and 8k for journeyman