NCCER Plumbing Prep (Levels 1–4)
The NCCER Plumbing curriculum spans four levels of apprenticeship training toward journeyman readiness, aligned to UA and Department of Labor standards with IPC/UPC code references. Here's how the levels progress — with realistic COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for NCCER Plumbing and provides realistic practice — it does not issue an NCCER credential or a plumbing license.
Frequently asked
What are the NCCER Plumbing levels?
Four levels: Apprentice/Helper (Level 1), Apprentice II (Level 2), Apprentice III/Junior Journeyman (Level 3), and Journeyman Prep (Level 4), totaling roughly 600 hours.
Does COSMIQ issue a plumbing license?
No. COSMIQ prepares you for NCCER Plumbing and administers realistic practice — it does not issue an NCCER credential or a plumbing license. Those come from the NCCER Registry and your state, respectively.