The bill amends sections of the General Laws related to the qualifications and application process for journeyperson licenses in plumbing and mechanical trades. Key changes include the introduction of a new provision that allows apprentices to receive credit for up to 288 hours of classroom training from a fully accredited trade school towards the 576 hours of related instruction required for a journeyperson's license. Additionally, the bill increases the required duration of employment under a licensed master plumber from two years to four years, along with the completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.

In the mechanical trades section, the bill specifies that applicants for journeyperson tests must have been registered as apprentices for five years instead of three. It also requires that apprentices work under a duly licensed pipefitter for five years upon registration with the Department of Labor and Training. The application process includes a new requirement for filing applications at least 15 days prior to the examination date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the qualifications and training standards for journeypersons in plumbing and mechanical trades in Rhode Island.

Statutes affected:
2738: 28-27-11