IAPMO continuing education for Massachusetts licensed plumbers and gas fitters are available Virtually, In Person and Online. Previous sessions are always available as Self-Paced Online Course offerings at www.iapmolearn.org. You can reach our Education Department at 708-995-3000 or send an email to seminars@iapmo.org.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Continuing Education for Licensed Plumbers, Gasfitters and Inspectors
Continuing Education sessions that meet the mandatory requirements of Massachusetts 248 CMR 11.00 conducted by the premier instructor team in the state. We conduct these seminars at various locations throughout the State on Saturday’s, weekdays, evenings, and as private classes. Complete your continuing education anytime using the IAPMO state compliant, user friendly, Self-Paced Online Courses. Also, the third-class option is the IAPMO instructor led Live Virtual Webinar Class. Watch for additional Session #16 classes to be announced!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to ensure proper class planning, facility arrangements, and to SAVE YOU MONEY. Pre-registration for licensed plumber - six hour class fee is $110.00 and licensed gasfitter - three hour class fee is $70.00.
NOTE: If you have pre-registered for sessions in the past, please use your account username and password. Please do not create another account. If you cannot recall your account information, please call 708-995-3000 for assistance.
INSTRUCTORS
IAPMO has assembled a team of Massachusetts instructors that are the most experienced in the Commonwealth. They include Inspectors; Instructors; Business owners; Company principles and trainers with years of industry knowledge to enhance the class in an interactive manner.
| Session Location | Instructor | Check back for additional dates as more classes are added |
| IAPMO SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES (RECORDED) | Peter DeFreitas | Sessions #16; #15; #14; #13; #12; #11; #10 (make-ups available at www.iapmolearn.org) |
| IAPMO LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR |
Peter DeFreitas |
Session #17 |
| Agawam | Carl Zimmerman | Session #17 |
| Attleboro | Peter DeFreitas |
Session #17 - 11/16 |
| Auburn | Robert Keyes | Session #17 |
| Chicopee | Peter DeFreitas |
Session #17 |
| Danvers | Duke LaConte | Session #17 |
| Dedham - Middle School & Capan School | Marc Zade | Session #17 |
| Deerfield | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 - 11/19; 3/11 |
| Dennis | Doug Langtry | Session #17 - 12/9 & 12/10 - Additional $25 due onsite for the facility for refreshments |
| Dorchester | Darren MacDonald | Session #17 |
| Eastham | Doug Langtry | Session #17 - 11/2; 3/1 |
| Gloucester | Duke LaConte | Session #17 - 10/17 |
| Leominster | James Imprescia | Session #17 |
| Marthas Vineyard | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 |
| Mattapan | Marc Zade | Session #17 |
| Nantucket | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 |
| New Bedford - (GNBVTHS) | Manny Pereira | Session #17 |
| New Bedford - (Best Supply) | Manny Pereira; Larry Lemieux | Session #17 |
| New Bedford - (New Bedford Plumbing Heating Supply | Manny Pereira; Larry Lemieux | Session #17 - 12/14 |
| Peabody | Duke LaConte | Session #17 - 10/26 |
| Plymouth | Douglas Hawthorne | Session #17 - 10/9 & 10/10; 11/6 & 11/7; 12/11 & 12/12; 1/15 & 1/16; 2/12 & 2/13; 3/8; 3/12 & 3/13; 4/16 & 4/17 |
| Private - Custom Company Classes* | *See Instructor(s) | Session #17 - *Schedule with Instructor |
| Sandwich | Doug Langtry | Session #17 - 10/5; 1/11 |
| Stoughton | Marc Zade | Session #17 - 10/26; 11/23 |
| Taunton | Chris Costa | Session #17 - 10/26; 11/16; 12/21; 1/18; 2/15 Additional $25.00 fee payable to BCPGIA for catering! |
| Wakefield | Duke Laconte | Session #17 - 10/19; 10/311; 11/16; 12/7; 12/19; 1/1; 1/23; 2/1 |
| Wellesley | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 |
| Wrentham | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 |
| Yarmouth | Doug Langtry | Session #17 - 12/2 & 12/4; 12/14; 2/1/; 4/5 |
| UA Local 12 - UA Members Only *Contact the Boston UA Local #12 Hall for discount coupon code! |
Ron Heim Member Benefit - Use Coupon Code to Save! |
Session #17 - 9/30 & 10/2; 10/28 & 10/30; 11/23; 12/9 & 12/11; 1/13 & 1/15; 2/8; 3/10; 3/24; 4/7 & 4/9; 4/28 & 4/30 |
| UA Local 4 - UA Members Only | Marty Henry | Session #17 - 10/5; 11/16; 1/25 |
| UA Local 104 – UA Members only | Marty Henry | Session #17 - 10/26; 1/4; 3/8 |
| UA Local 51 – UA Members Only | Peter DeFreitas | Session #17 - 1/25; 3/29 |
| Session Location | Instructor | Inspector Session Dates |
|
Boston |
Peter DeFreitas |
10/22/24 |
|
Holyoke |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
12/7/24 |
| Marlborough Session #45 |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
12/14/24 |
| Middleboro Session #45 |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
11/9/24 |
| Middleton Session #45 |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
11/6/24 |
| Westport Session #45 |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
10/30/24 |
|
MA Inspector VIRTUAL WEBINAR |
Peter DeFreitas Chris Costa |
12/16/24 |
Computer issues or challenges? Call 1-708-995-3000 to register over the phone, please have a current e-mail address and method of payment ready.
Thank you to those licensees that have attended a previous IAPMO session and experienced your continuing education with the finest instructor team in the State, and we welcome others to attend a Session with the Premier Provider in Massachusetts.
About the 248 CMR 11.00 Requirement
248 CMR 11.00 governs the continuing education requirements for Massachusetts licensed plumbers and gasfitters in the Commonwealth. The Regulation requires licensees to complete continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle, the Board of State Examiners provides the course agenda for each session and encourages input and suggestions from all Licensees. To submit curriculum ideas or for further information, contact: Peter DeFreitas, N.E. Director of Training and Education at 909-996-5689 or peter.defreitas@iapmo.org
- Journeyman and Master Plumbers are required to attend one 6-hour course annually, totaling 12 hours of Board approved continuing education in the two-year renewal period.
- Journeyman, Master, and LP Gasfitters are required to attend one 3-hour course annually, totaling 6 hours of Board approved continuing education in the two-year renewal period.
- Duly appointed Plumbing and Gas Inspectors are required to attend two four-hour classes each year plus also attend four one-hour classes. Each renewal cycle, Inspectors must complete the mandatory 24-hours of continuing education.
A certificate of completion is issued to the licensee as evidence of completing the required training and IAPMO submits licensee attendance information to the Board office in compliance with 248 CMR 11.00
IAPMO Training Dept. at 708-995-3000 or seminars@iapmo.org
IAPMO Course Catalog at www.iapmolearn.org
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