Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam Prep
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Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam Prep
The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
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Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam Prep
$219.99The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Georgia Contractor Live Seminar – Residential Basic
Original price was: $1,870.86.$1,649.09Current price is: $1,649.09.Our live seminars are taught by industry professional with over 30 years’ experience. If you purchase any seminar package, all required books for your exam (based on license type) are included in your bundle along with pre-printed tabs. You will also receive an online exam prep course you can access 24/7 up to 1 year from purchase.
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Live Seminar Package):
- Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2018
- 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
- Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition
- The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
- Georgia Residential-Basic Permanent Tabs
Requirements To Obtain a Georgia Residential - Basic Contractor License
- You are eligible to take the examination(s) for 1 year from the date of your exam approval letter. If you do not pass the examination(s) within the 1 eligibility year period, you must reapply with the Board.
- You must pass both the Business & Law and the Trade examinations within the 1-year eligibility period. If you fail one examination, and pass the other examination, you will only need to retake the failed examination.
- On your first exam approval, you are given 2 attempts to pass both the Business & Law and the Trade examinations within the 1-year eligibility period. If you fail either of the examinations twice, you will be required to wait at least 1 year after the taking of the last exam prior to taking the exam a third or subsequent time pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-41-6(g).
- After failing either of the examinations in your first exam approval eligibility period, you will be given only 1 attempt to pass the exam on your next exam approval eligibility period.
Please view our Application Processing Services to streamline this process.
A Contractors License (Residential Basic) is required in Georgia when the project exceeds $2,500. Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination. Please note that the Georgia Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license. Applicants must have 2 years of proven experience working as or be employed by a residential contractor. We offer review for the Georgia Residential Basic Contractor Exam Review through home study/ online course format. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
- If your monetary limit is up to $500,000, you will need to provide $100,000 coverage.
- If your monetary limit is $500,001 – $1,500,000, you will need to provide $500,000 coverage.
- If your monetary limit is greater than $1,500,000 you will need to provide $1,000,000 coverage.
- Please print and complete the appropriate application by accessing the Board website: www.sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/46 All questions about applications for licensure should be directed to the Board. State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 (478) 207-2440 • Fax (470) 312-2796 www.sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/46
- If your completed application is approved by the Board, you will be notified how to contact PSI for registration.
- Your results will be forwarded to the Board for processing. All questions and requests for information about examinations should be directed to PSI.
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Number of Questions | 50 |
Exam Time | 2 Hours |
Pass Requirements | 70% Passing Score |
Open Book Allowed | Yes |
Exam Overview
The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam is an open book 2 hour exam that requires an acceptable score of 70% to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.
Exam Topics
The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam is designed to assess the knowledge and competency of individuals seeking to become licensed contractors in Georgia. The exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of construction and contracting, including:
The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. Topics include: Licensing Requirements, Estimating and Bidding, Business Organization and Financial Management, Tax Laws, Labor Laws, Project Management and Lien Law, Contracts, Risk Management, Environmental and Safety.
The exam is generally timed, and you will need to achieve a passing score of 70% to obtain your contractor’s license. Each state may have its own exam structure and content, so it’s essential to check with the Georgia Board for Licensing Contractors or the relevant licensing authority for the most up-to-date information on the exam’s specific requirements.
Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.
This online course is available in the comfort of your home using a detailed presentation that takes you through all the information you will need to pass the Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor Exam on your first try. You will have access to this course for a full year so you can study at your own pace. Our course is available 24/7 on mobile and desktop and is fully state and industry accredited by the [GA Contractor Licensing Board].
The Georgia Residential-Basic Contractor Exam Review Online includes:
- Highlighting Guides
- Practice Exams
- Math and Plans Analysis
- Study Tips
- Licensing Information
- Instructor Support
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The Georgia Residential – Basic Contractor exam is open book, and you are allowed to bring tabbed, highlighted references into the exam. To get the most out of our course, we also advise having a copy of the following materials:
- Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2018
- 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
- Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition
- The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- Georgia Residential-Basic Permanent Tabs
New and Gently Used versions of all reference materials are available in our online store.
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