Minnesota Plumber Continuing Education Requirements

• 16 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Restricted journeyworker plumber
  • Continuing education

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Water conditioning journeyworker
  • Medical gas certificate

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 2 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Unlicensed water conditioning
  • Unlicensed plumber (PA)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Minnesota

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Questions Minnesota plumbers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Minnesota plumbers need?

Minnesota plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Minnesota?

Requirements differ by license class in Minnesota: 16 hours for Restricted journeyworker plumber, Continuing education; 4 hours for Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate; 2 hours for Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA).

What topics are required for Minnesota plumbers continuing education?

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires coverage of: State Plumbing Code (8 hours); Code/Laws (2 hours); Other Related or Code (2 hours); Technical topics related to water conditioning installation and servicing, or the Minnesota statutes and rules relating to water conditioning (2 hours); Technical topics related to the installation, repair or maintenance of medical gas systems, NFPA 99, or the Minnesota laws and rules relating to medical gas systems (4 hours); Remainder - Plumbing Code, technical topics related to plumbing installations and equipment, Minn (8 hours); Water conditioning master and journeyworker variant: 4 hours total, at least 2 on the Plumbing Code (2 hours); Registered unlicensed plumber (2 hours); Medical gas installer certification variant: 4 hours on installation/repair/maintenance of medical gas systems, Minn (4 hours).

How are completed CE hours reported to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?

Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Minnesota plumbers complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.