Become A Florida Certified Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor
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The Exam Pros provides you with the best educational materials for both Registered and State Certified Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractors in the State of Florida. If you are a serious student who wants to pass their licensing exams the first time, talk to one of our experienced Trade Specialists today
Call 954-908-7010 or Fill out our EZ Form To Get Started.
Select The Best Exam Prep Package To Help You Pass Your Exams
Your Trade Specialist can customize any package for you, just ask. All Packages Include our Low-Priced Trade Books! Have your books? Get our Business & Finance Home Study Course to help you prepare. Either way, we've got your back!
4 Steps to Getting Your License
1. Select one of our books or course packages below. Florida Contractor exams are open book and you can bring these books into the exam with you.
2. Register for your Florida contractor State exams through Professional Testing Inc.
3. Prepare for and pass your exams.
4. Submit your application with passing scores to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. If completed correctly, you should receive your license in 60 - 90 days from when you submitted your application.
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New Set of Recommended Books (see Books tab above)
FREE start-up consultation with a Trade Specialist to guide you through the licensing process
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- Optional Add-ons - +$250 Business & Finance Books (6)
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Highlighted and Tabbed Books have all of the important information highlighted and tabbed for you so it is easier for you to find the answers when needed. Highlighted and Tabbed books are already professionally done for you (nothing for you to do) and are in stock and ship the same day or next.
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Your Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor Package includes everything you need to pass your exams
New Student Open House
Bi-weekly, live open house every other Wed 6PM – 6:30PM – we go over our 4 Step EZ License process, how to prepare for your State exams and a live Q & A
Practice Exams
Get the best preparation experience with professionally developed questions taken right from the your exam materials
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Learn directly from our experienced staff of Licensed and Working Contractors who have been through the process.
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Interested In Becoming a Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor?
Call 954-908-7010 or Fill out our EZ Form To Get Started
A Florida structural carpentry specialty contractor license is a certification that allows a contractor to install wood products and metal framing in building structures. This includes rough framing, doors, windows, and structural trusses.
License Requirements
Be 18 years of age.
Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).
If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam. - Pay the fee for the Application.
Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.
Be of good moral character.
Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.
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Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report:
660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).
If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.
Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.
- Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.
Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB:
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A combination of Experience and Education
One year proved experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. experience), or
No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses, and One year of experience as a foreman, or
Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
Four years of experience as a foreman or worker of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
Military Service
Note: As part of the application applicant must submit the Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification for licensure
One year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and three years of military service.
One year of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of military service.
Two years of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and one year of military service.
Pass the Structural Carpentry Specialty and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)
Submit the complete Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor application form to:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
You must pass 2 open book exams in order to become a Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor. The first makes up the trade portion and the second exam is for Business and Finance.
Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor License Exam
Testing Method: Computer-based testing
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Scored Questions: 55
Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- The Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty exam is 80 scored questions.
- Topics covered on the trade knowledge exam portion are Fundamentals, Safety, Estimating and Plan Reading, Structural Carpentry, Structural Trusses and Floor Systems, Doors and Windows, Metal Framing, and Exterior Finishes.
Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor Business and Finance Exam
Testing Method: Computer-based testing
Testing Company: Pearson Vue©
Number of Questions: 120
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Time Allowed: 390 Minutes
Minimum Passing Score: 70%
We have all the books required for the Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor exam in stock and ready to ship, including our Highlighted and Tabbed versions. We beat all other schools with our prices, speak to one of our Trade Specialists today! Call 954-908-7010 or Fill out our EZ Form To Get Started
List of Books for the Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor Trade Exams (included in all 3 of our bundles)
Title: Structural Carpentry Specialty Computer Based Examination Reference List. This reference list is Valid from July 1, 2024
Suggested Study Books for Structural Aluminum or Screen Enclosure Contractor License (these are suggested study only and MAY NOT be brought into the testing room or facility for the examination):
R419: Wood Frame Construction Manual
List of recommended Florida Contractor Business and Finance Books:
Below are some common questions students have about our Florida Structural Carpentry Specialty Contractor exam prep and licensing program. Feel free to contact our team of Trade Specialists directly with any questions.
Am I required to take a class to get my contractor’s license?
While there are no required classes to qualify you to become a Florida Certified Contractor, we do encourage you to take one of our online courses to help you prepare to take your exams.
Do I actually need a contractor’s license?
If you are performing contractor related services for compensation, you would likely need to be licensed in the specialty that you are working in. Check with both the local and State government agencies to determine if your scope of work requires a license.
Do I need to purchase the state reference books?
Yes. The state exam is open book and to pass it you will need to have all of the business and finance and trade books specific to your license. We also recommend purchasing the Highlighted and Tabbed books if you can, giving you an advantage when it comes to knowing where to look during your timed exams. We teach you how to navigate these books quickly so that you will successfully pass the exams and get your license.
