Certification: Journey Level Pipefitter-Steamfitter

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The NITC journey level pipefitting/steamfitting certification is based on a written examination that consists of 100 multiple choice questions. The examination is designed to test the journey level pipefitter/steamfitter(s) general knowledge, piping mathematics knowledge, welding, rigging, hydronics, and some A/C refrigeration.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.