activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 8
- Administering Certification Exams Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationAdministers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix and provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays.
- Administering Certification Exams Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationAdministers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix and provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays. It also provides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
- Administering Journeyman License Exams Contractor Licensing Exam Development & AdministrationAdministers journeyman license exams specifically for the City of Phoenix.
- Providing Exam Proctors Certification Exam AdministrationProvides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays.
- Providing Online Access for Medical Gas Installers Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsProvides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers.
- Public Education on Qualified Contractors Plumbing Standards & Contractor Certification PromotionEducates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors.
- Supporting Apprentice and Journeyman Training Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsSupports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons and promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs.
- Third-Party Certification Certification Exam AdministrationProvides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
advocacy · 5
- Promoting ANSI Standards and Codes Plumbing Standards & Contractor Certification PromotionPromotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
- Promoting Apprenticeship and Journeyman Programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsPromotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs.
- Promoting Industry Standards Plumbing Standards & Contractor Certification PromotionPromotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
- Public Education and Advocacy Plumbing Standards & Contractor Certification PromotionEducates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors and promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
- Public Education on Contractor Qualifications Plumbing Standards & Contractor Certification PromotionEducates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors.
capacity building · 4
- Developing and Distributing Technical Materials Water Policy Advocacy & PlanningDevelops and distributes technical materials and information related to backflow prevention, assemblies, devices, and certification.
- Providing Training ClassesOffers training classes, which have experienced full registration capacity.
- Providing Training Programs and Resources Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsSupports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes, and promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs. It also provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
- Providing Training Programs and Resources Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsSupports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes, and provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Advancing Public Health through Backflow Prevention Education and Certification Standards public_health_advocacy_and_standardsThe organization protects public health by educating the public on water contamination risks and the importance of backflow assembly testing, and by developing certification standards for backflow testing personnel in collaboration with recognized bodies.
- Ensuring Competent Installation and Safety through Rigorous Training and Standards rigorous_training_and_standardsThe organization ensures the quality and safety of plumbing and mechanical systems by requiring a rigorous 5-year apprenticeship program for journeymen, emphasizing construction safety methods to reduce accidents and costs, and mandating competent installation that meets or exceeds established standards.
- Ensuring Competent Installation and Safety through Rigorous Training and Standards Enforcement rigorous_training_and_standards_enforcementP.I.P.E. ensures the quality and safety of plumbing and mechanical systems by mandating a rigorous 5-year apprenticeship program for journeymen, emphasizing construction safety methods to reduce accidents and costs, and enforcing standards for competent installation that meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
- Ensuring competent installation and safety through rigorous training and standards enforcement rigorous_training_and_standardsP.I.P.E. ensures the quality and safety of plumbing and mechanical systems by requiring a rigorous 5-year apprenticeship program for journeymen, emphasizing construction safety methods to reduce accidents, and mandating competent installation that meets or exceeds established standards.
- Facilitating Access to Training and Certification through Online Systems online_access_and_managementThe organization streamlines access to its training and certification programs by providing online access to applications, continuity forms, and certification forms for various specialties like medical gas installers and backflow testers.
- Promoting Public Health through Backflow Prevention Education and Certification public_health_through_backflow_preventionP.I.P.E. advances safe drinking water by educating the public on water contamination risks and the importance of backflow assembly testing, while also developing and enforcing certification standards for backflow testing personnel in collaboration with recognized bodies.
- Promoting public health through backflow prevention education and certification standards public_health_advocacy_and_certificationP.I.P.E. advances safe drinking water by educating the public on water contamination risks and the importance of backflow assembly testing, and by developing certification standards for backflow testing personnel in collaboration with recognized bodies.
- Streamlining Certification and Training Administration through Online Systems online_certification_managementP.I.P.E. enhances efficiency in its certification and training programs by providing online access to applications, continuity forms, and distributing training and certification forms for various specialties, including medical gas installers and backflow testers, and by offering multiple licensing exams with electronic results transmission.
- Streamlining administrative processes through online access and efficient exam administration digital_process_optimizationP.I.P.E. improves efficiency by providing online access to training applications and continuity forms for program participation and medical gas installers, and by offering multiple licensing exams in a single day with electronic results transmission.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training
Provides rigorous 5-year apprenticeship programs and ongoing training for journeyman crafts persons in plumbing and mechanical systems, focusing on safety and competency.
Backflow Prevention Education
Educates the public on potential water contamination and the role of backflow assembly testing in protecting potable water supply. (Note: P.I.P.E. no longer hosts classes as of Jan 1, 2025).
Continuity / Performance Exams
Offers monthly examination dates for journeymen to maintain their certifications and re-qualify.
Journeyman & Apprentice Licensing Exams
Serves as a testing facility for the City of Phoenix, offering exams for Plumber/Gas Fitter, Mechanical, and Gas Fitter licenses.
Third Party Certification
Confirms that individuals have completed required instruction, passed written and performance examinations, and met criteria for various trade certifications.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- A.S.P.E. Partner — Partner organization: American Society of Plumbing Engineers
- ANSI Partner — Collaboration with American National Standards Institute
- ASME Partner — Provider of standards technology related to piping industry
- ASSE Partner — Collaborates with ASSE on establishing standards for testing and certification of backflow examiners.
- ASSE- Plumbing Partner — Collaboration with American Society of Sanitary Engineering
- AZ Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Partner — Hosts Continuity and Re-Qualification exams at their Phoenix location.
- C.S.A. Partner — Collaboration with Canadian Standards Association
- City of Phoenix Partner — Administers journeyman and apprentice licensing exams on behalf of the City of Phoenix.
- I.A.P.M.O. Partner — Partner organization: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
- IAPMO Partner — Partners with IAPMO on backflow certification training, including joint class scheduling.
- MGPHO Partner — Collaboration with Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization
- N.F.P.A. Partner — Partner organization for National Fire Protection Association standards