03/04/2026
Master Plumber Licensure Examination (MPLE) requirements in the Philippines based on the latest available PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) information.
๐ MASTER PLUMBER BOARD EXAM REQUIREMENTS (PRC)
1. ๐ BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To apply for the Master Plumber Board Exam, you must:
Be a Filipino citizen (or foreigner with reciprocity)
Be of good moral character
Meet educational OR experience qualifications
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2. ๐ EDUCATIONAL / ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You qualify under ANY of these categories:
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A. Degree Holders (No Experience Required)
BS in:
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Sanitary Engineering
โก Must submit TOR with Special Order (S.O.)
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B. Registered Professionals
Licensed:
Architect
Engineer (CE, ME, etc.)
โก Must submit:
PRC ID (valid)
TOR
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C. Non-Degree Holders (Experience-Based)
High School Graduate / non-degree
โก Must have:
At least 5 years plumbing experience
Notarized Certificate of Experience
Signed by a Registered Master Plumber (RMP)
Certifier must be licensed BEFORE your employment period
โก Plus:
Certificate of Employment / service record
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3. ๐ DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the following:
๐น Core Documents
PSA Birth Certificate
PSA Marriage Certificate (if married female)
Transcript of Records (TOR)
With remark: โFor Board Examination Purposesโ
Exam Application Form (via PRC LERIS)
๐น Additional Documents (if applicable)
PRC ID (for licensed professionals)
High School Diploma (for non-degree applicants)
Notarized Certificate of Experience (5 years)
Certificate of Employment / Service Record
๐น Supporting Requirements (General PRC)
Certificate of Good Moral Character
NBI Clearance (sometimes required for first-timers)
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4. ๐ฐ FEES
Exam Fee: โฑ600.00
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5. ๐งพ CERTIFYING OFFICER REQUIREMENT (IMPORTANT โ ๏ธ)
For experience-based applicants:
Certifier must be:
Registered Master Plumber
With PRC license issued BEFORE your employment
With valid PRC ID
๐ This is critical (aligns with your earlier question): You cannot certify experience that occurred before your license date.
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6. ๐ EXAM COVERAGE (MPLE SUBJECTS)
Typical subjects include:
Plumbing Arithmetic (~10%)
Plumbing Code (~10%)
Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation (~40%)
Practical Problems (~40%)
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7. ๐ PASSING RATE
General rule:
70% average
No subject below 50%
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8. ๐
EXAM SCHEDULE
Usually conducted:
February
July
Example: February 2025 exam held Feb 20โ21
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9. โ๏ธ LEGAL BASIS
Governed by:
Republic Act No. 1378 (Plumbing Law)
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โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT REAL-WORLD NOTES (FROM PRACTICE)
PRC is strict with TOR remarks and experience certification
The 5-year experience must be legitimate and verifiable
Your certifying RMP must:
Have earlier registration date than your employment
Actually supervise/verify your work
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๐ OFFICIAL REFERENCE LINKS
Here are direct sources:
PRC Master Plumbing Requirements
PRC General List of Requirements
PRC Master Plumbing Overview (RA 1378)
