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How to become a plumber in Oklahoma

Oklahomau2019s economic base is host to a diverse range of sectors from natural gas to aviation, from agriculture to telecommunications. It is one of the most business-friendly state of the nation. This makes Oklahoma a great career prospect for plumbers. Follow Smarter Plumbers to know about Plumbing in Oklahoma

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How to become a plumber in Oklahoma

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  1. HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA

  2. A GUIDE ON PLUMBING IN OKLAHOMA 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. Oklahoma’s 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.

  3. JOB OUTLOOK 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.

  4. WHAT INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBERS IN OKLAHOMA: The insurance policies for plumbers in Oklahoma is regulated by the Construction Industries Board (CIB), Oklahoma. the plumber’s license will stand inactive until this Board receives the proof of the insurances listed below:1. 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. Plumbing contractors who have employees, must also get Workers’ Compensation Insurance. It is also necessary to get an unemployment tax account

  5. HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA: 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 TestsProvided next is a step by step guide on how to become a plumber in Oklahoma.

  6. HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER IN OKLAHOMA: 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.

  7. PLUMBING LICENSE IN OKLAHOMA: There are two kinds of plumbing licenses in Oklahoma –I. Journeyman Plumber LicenseII. Master Plumber License

  8. How to become a journeyman plumber in Oklahoma: 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.

  9. How to become a plumbing contractor in Oklahoma: 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.

  10. Plumbing Schools IN OKLAHOMa: 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 plumber’s 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.

  11. 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. - 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.

  12. 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. -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.

  13. 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. -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.

  14. 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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