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Prepare to pass your state licensing exam.

Gold Coast School of Construction makes it simple to prepare for obtaining your Florida Air Conditioning (A/C) contractor license. Students enroll with Gold Coast because they have one goal, to pass the state exam and get their license! Our curriculum, methods, and team of experienced instructors are dedicated to helping every student achieve that goal.

If you are looking to obtain your Mechanical A/C, A/C – (A), or A/C – (B) contractor license in Florida, our exam prep program will prepare you to do just that. If you have any questions, please contact our Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Contractor Exam Prep Program:

The Gold Coast curriculum is an in depth review of all state examinations topics. Our materials are continuously updated to reflect exam and code changes, and are direct, yet simple to understand. We understand that the details of how to get your license can be overwhelming. The information found on our website will help answer many of your questions, but feel free to contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 to discuss this over the phone. We are happy to help.

Mechanical A/C – qualified to work on medical gas, fuel gas, and A/C units over 25 tons cooling.
A/C – (A) Contractor – qualified to work on units over 25 tons cooling, and over 500,000 BTU heating.
A/C- (B) Contractor – qualified to work on units up to 25 tons cooling, and up to 500,000 BTU heating.

Gold Coasts Exam Prep program is offered in two formats:

Full-service Contractor Exam Prep Program – $899

This is a classroom based exam prep program. Enrolled student can attend unlimited evening classes and weekend exam reviews sessions during their 1 year tuition period.

Part I:

Comprehensive study guides complete with audio/visual presentations
Our exclusive study manual that is topic specific with self contained learning segments
Exclusive exhibits
Multiple practice exams and optional online exam simulator

Part II:

Classroom instruction two nights a week
- The first two weeks of the month will be covering Business and Finance
- The last two weeks of the month will cover A/C Trade Knowledge

A targeted lesson will be presented each evening. Bring your questions and we will show you how to work through to the answers together. Your tuition is valid for one year allowing you to take as many classes as you would like during this period.

Part III:

Intensive Weekend Exam Reviews one weekend (Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm) each month
- Exam reviews are in-depth reviews of exam style questions and scenarios and are designed to drive home the key topics needed to be successful on the state exam.

To register online, use the drop down menu in the “Schedule Your Course” box above, click on the “Register Now” button next to the course offering below, or contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

Tuition Information:

Full Service Exam Prep Program: (Includes all class tutorials and Cram Classes) – $899
*Tuition does not include the state required reference books and tab sets.

To purchase your complete set of course textbooks and tabs: View Online Bookstore!

Contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 if you have any questions. We are happy to assist.

Class Location and Basic Schedule:

A/C Trade Knowledge is taught:

A/C-A & A/C-B:
- Broward- 5600 Hiatus Rd. Tamarac, FL 33321
  - Last (2) Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9:00pm
  - Last (2) Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:30pm
A/C Mechanical
- Broward – 5600 Hiatus Rd. Tamarac, FL 33321
  - Last (2) Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9:00pm
  - Last (2) Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:30pm
  - First Thursday from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Business and Finance is taught (7:00pm-9:30pm) :

A/C contractor student are encouraged to attend the Business and Finance sessions held according to the following schedule during the first 2 weeks of the month.

Tuesdays: Doral & Boca
Wednesdays: Lantana and North Miami
Thursdays: Broward and Doral (Spanish)

Start your course anytime! Classes are held weekly.

Simply register for the month in which you plan to start and your tuition will be valid for 1 year. There is no limit to the number of class sessions that you can attend.

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December 2019

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Class Format

Class Dates

12/01 - 11/24

Location

Boca Raton

Class Format

Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Class Dates

12/01 - 11/25

Location

North Miami

Class Format

Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Class Dates

12/01 - 11/26

Location

South Dade (Doral)

Class Format

Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Class Dates

12/01 - 11/26

Location

Tamarac (Broward)

Class Format

Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Class Dates

12/01 - 11/25

Location

West Palm Beach (Lantana)

Class Format

Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Online A/C (Air Conditioning) Exam Prep Course: $899

If you have any questions, call our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist

Tuition Information: (Your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing plenty of time to complete your course)

Tuition does not include the state required reference books and tab sets.

To purchase your complete set of course textbooks and tabs: View Online Bookstore!

Contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 if you have any questions. We are happy to assist.

Program Overview:

The online contractor exam prep course is designed to enable you to prepare to pass the A/C Contractor exam with the convenience of online learning. This online program is designed to bring the classroom experience into your computer or tablet while enabling you to study at your own pace. This course combines the best of classroom education with the flexibility of self paced online learning and live instructor webinars.

Remember, the state licensing exam is open book and contains two parts. (Part 1) Business and Finance (Part 2) A/C Trade Knowledge and . The online A/C prep program focuses on helping you pass both parts in order to get your license.

The Online A/C Program Includes:

Part 1: Business and Finance Preparation:
- Online learning modules and practice exams designed to prepare you for your state exam
- Live online webinars with our instructors covering key topics and answering any questions that you may have
  - Held on the first 2 Wednesday’s from 7:00pm-9:30pm and Thursday’s from 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Live online weekend exam reviews webinars focused on sample exams and answering any of your questions
  - The 1st Saturday of every month from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Online practice exams designed to prepare you for the type of questions you will face on that portion of the actual licensing exam
Part 2: Trade Knowledge Preparation:
- Live online webinar with instructors focusing on topics from the Trade Knowledge portion of the A/C exam
  - Held on the last 2 Tuesdays of every month from 6:30pm-9:00pm
  - Your instructor will go over the material and answer any questions that you have regarding the trade topics on the A/C exam just like they would in the classroom
- Live online CRAM review for the Trade Knowledge portion of the exam
  - Held once a month from 9:00am-4:00pm
  - This is a weekend review session that dives deep into the material and give students extra time to get answers to any questions that they have prior to taking the exam
- Trade Knowledge DVD’s
  - These DVD’s allow you to watch an instructor guide you through the A/C Trade materials with the ability to pause, rewind, and review as often as needed

Online Construction Course

Air Condition Contractor License Requirements in Florida:

Must be 18 years of age
Have good moral character. (A criminal incident in the past does not prevent you from getting a license so long as you have had your civil rights restored, all debts to society paid, no pending or current liens such as IRS, and have no pending or ongoing criminal litigation).
Credit worthy. (Applicants will be subject to a credit report on both the applicant and the business with a preferred FICO score of a 660 or above. )
- If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by posting a licensing bond.
  - Bond amounts vary based on whether the applicant is a Division I or Division II contractor, however this amount can be reduced by 50% upon taking a board-approved financial responsibility course.
  - Gold Coast offers this course in addition to our exam prep programs: Learn more…Click Here!
Four years of proven general construction experience. (FAR 61G4-15.001)
- You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.
  - The test scores are valid for 4 years meaning you have 4 years to gain the required experience after passing the state exam.
- Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

Important note about experience:

Experience does not have to be gained in Florida or even the USA so long as it can be verified and notarized by a State Certified Florida Licensed A/C Contractor with an equal to or higher certification.