Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC BOARD FOR MASTER PLUMBERS Resolution NO. 03, S. 2009)
The resolution seeks to count only the five-year actual plumbing work experiences obtained after high school graduation for eligibility to the Master Plumbers Licensure Examination.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, at least a high school graduate, and have at least five years of experience in actual plumbing work under a registered master plumber's supervision.
The resolution mandates that only the five years of actual plumbing work experience obtained after high school graduation shall be counted for examination eligibility, reversing prior practice of accepting experience obtained before high school graduation.
Applicants must have one year as an apprentice in a licensed plumbing company, two years as an assistant plumber or plumber, and two years as a journeyman plumber.
It takes effect 15 days after its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
It aligns by enforcing predetermined criteria for licensure examinations to improve professional standards and ensure Filipino professionals are globally competitive.
This requirement ensures that working plumbers gain more effective, efficient, qualitative, and productive skills, knowledge, and competencies.
The Application Division of the PRC Central Office and the Application Sections/units of the PRC Regional Offices are directed to accept such applicants.
No, only work experience gained after high school graduation will be counted for admission to the Master Plumbers Licensure Examination.