About MPC

In the Philippines, to be called a Master Plumber is to pass the Licensure Examination given by the Board of Master Plumbers (BOMP) under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) held every February and July. According to Sec. 12 of RA 1378, the minimum requirements to qualify for the examination, (1) at least twenty-one years of age; (2) a citizen of the Philippines; (3) of good moral character, (4) at least a high school graduate; (5) at least five years of experience in actual plumbing work under the supervision of a registered master plumber.

Provided that graduates in sanitary engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, mining engineering, or architecture, from a school, college, or university of good standing and duly recognized by the government, are allowed to take the examination.

Further, (1) NSO / PSA Birth Certificate, (2) NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants) (3) Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks “For Board Examination Purposes”. A payment of P600.00. And Transcript of Records with Special Order (S.O.)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) permits non-degree holders to take the Master Plumber Licensure Exam. Provided, that such candidate would need to present evidence of five years experience (notarized) in actual plumbing work under the supervision of a registered master plumber, alongside a high school diploma or transcript of records.

The 2-day examination consists of four major subjects namely: (1) Plumbing Arithmetic, (2) Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation given on the first day, (3) Plumbing Code & (4) Practical Problems & Experiences on the second.

Some questions focus on plumbing-specific topics including questions about building code,  and how to approach various plumbing challenges. 

Others deal with design & other aspects of the trade that a Master Plumber may encounter. 

These questions ensure that master plumbers are fit to perform the scope of works stipulated in Section 2 of RA 1378. 

After someone passes the exam and becomes a Master Plumber,  a license number is issued. It is necessary, however, to keep up with continuing professional development (CPD) to stay on top of the latest developments in the trade.