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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:

We understand that the details of how to get your A/C 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.

A/C License Types:

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.

Why Gold Coast’s A/C Contractor Program?

When it comes to preparing to pass the Florida A/C Contractor state exams, no one makes it easier than Gold Coast Schools! The Gold Coast curriculum is an in-depth review of all state examination topics giving you the knowledge and confidence needed to get your Air Conditioning Contractor license.

Tuition Valid for 1 Year

Enrolled students have access to our course, materials, and support for 1 year, giving plenty of time to prepare to get your license.

Multiple Locations

Gold Coast is the only school that offers you the opportunity to attend classes at any, or all, of our locations. This enables you to prepare faster and have access to numerous industry experienced instructors.

Updated Material

Our materials are continuously updated to reflect Air Conditioning Contractor exam and code changes.

Multiple Practice Exams

Both our classroom and online options offer a large variety of practice questions to further prepare you for the actual Air Conditioning Contractor state licensing exam.

Highly Experienced Instructors

Our instructors are licensed practicing professionals including Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, and OSHA trainers who care about your success.

Dedicated Staff

Our career counselors and instructors are there for you every step of the way. We are here to answer questions and guide you through the licensing process.

Learn more about our classroom and online course options by clicking on the Course Schedule and Online Course tabs, or by calling our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140

Classroom Air Conditioning Contractor Program

$899

Start your course at anytime! Classes are held weekly.

Air Conditioning Contractor Tuition Includes:

Your classroom tuition is valid for 1 year.

Enrolled students can repeat all parts of this program, including weekend exam reviews at no extra charge within the tuition period.

Classroom Instruction

Start at anytime! See class schedule below for days, locations, and times.

Multiple Practice Exams

Practice makes perfect! You will have practice exams in your study manual and during the included weekend reviews.

Exclusive Study Manual

This manual will help you navigate our modules by guiding you through the reference materials, as well as provides you with additional practice questions.

Weekend Q&A Reviews

These weekend classes provide the opportunity to ask any questions that you have and get answers from our highly experienced instructors. View Schedule

2-Day Contractor Workshop (Business and Finance Only)

You will have access to all of our 2-Day workshops. Day 1 is a full review of all state exam content, including time management techniques and how to navigate trick questions. Day 2 is a mock exam simulation to practice taking the actual state exam type questions. View Schedule

Registration

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.

Class Location and Basic Schedule:

Part 1: Business and Finance Preparation:

Class Locations and Schedule: (6:30pm-9:00pm)

Tuesdays: Doral, Boca, Tamarac (Spanish)
Wednesdays: Lantana and North Miami
Thursdays: Broward, Orlando, and Doral (Spanish)

Part 2: Trade Knowledge Preparation:

Class Locations and Schedule: (6:30pm-9:00pm)

Last (2) Tuesdays – Tamarac (All A/C)
Last (2) Thursdays – Tamarac (All A/C)
First Thursday – Tamarac (Mechanical Only)

Start your course anytime! Classes are held weekly.

Filter by Location:

Class Dates	Location	Class Format
August 2020
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/27	Location Boca Raton	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/29	Location East Orlando	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/28	Location North Miami	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/27	Location South Dade (Doral)	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/29	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 08/01 - 07/28	Location West Palm Beach (Lantana)	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
September 2020
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/24	Location Boca Raton	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/26	Location East Orlando	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/25	Location North Miami	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/24	Location South Dade (Doral)	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/26	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 09/01 - 08/25	Location West Palm Beach (Lantana)	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
October 2020
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/28	Location Boca Raton	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/23	Location East Orlando	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/29	Location North Miami	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/28	Location South Dade (Doral)	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/23	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 10/01 - 09/29	Location West Palm Beach (Lantana)	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
November 2020
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/26	Location Boca Raton	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/28	Location East Orlando	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/27	Location North Miami	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/26	Location South Dade (Doral)	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/28	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 11/01 - 10/27	Location West Palm Beach (Lantana)	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
December 2020
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/23	Location Boca Raton	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/25	Location East Orlando	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/24	Location North Miami	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/23	Location South Dade (Doral)	Class Format Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/25	Location Tamarac (Broward)	Class Format Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Class Dates 12/01 - 11/24	Location West Palm Beach (Lantana)	Class Format Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm

State Reference Books

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

If you do not have the current book and tab sets you will have the option to add on a complete book and tab set during the checkout process, or by visiting our online bookstore: View Online Bookstore. Contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for more information.

Testimonials

Gold Coast Schools is the absolute best school to go to for General Contractor’s license, they have many options of learning the material. From Online Tests, in class lectures, and even all day cram courses. Wally Lawson is a great GC teacher and I would highly recommend going to his classes in Boca for help regarding anything. Passed all three state tests and I am more than happy with my money being spent on Gold Coast Schools.Troy Butcher

Had a truly amazing experience with Gold Coast Schools. Since the day I signed up for my General Contracting Course with Maggy, to taking my last class a week ago; I have never seen so much dedication from a school to help a student pass the state exam. The Construction School, led by Professor Sanjeev Mangoli, helped me pass all 3 state level exams on the first try. In addition to Sanjeev, Professors Lawson and Sawyer led workshops and classes that helped me develop a study plan to tackle the state exams. I did not just leave class with study materials, but with lifelong friends (former classmates) who will help me in my future construction career. Thank you again guys, I plan on taking all of my continuing education courses (Real Estate Broker/GC) at the school again in the not too distant future.Ricky Patel

Online A/C Contractor Program

$899

Get immediate access to your online course modules!

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 contains two parts. (Part 1) Business and Finance (Part 2) A/C Trade Knowledge. 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
- Live online weekend exam reviews webinars
  - These live online reviews are held once a month and provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions that you have about the course material. Our highly experienced instructors will provide you answers to help you fully prepare for success
- Live online 2-day weekend workshops
  - Day 1 is a full review of all state exam content, including time management techniques and how to navigate trick questions. Day 2 is a mock exam simulation to practice taking the actual state exam type questions.
- 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
  - 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
  - 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

Online Construction Course

Live Online Weekly Webinar Schedule:

Trade Knowledge:

Last (2) Tuesdays: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Business and Finance:

First (2) Tuesdays (in Spanish): 6:30pm – 9:00pm

First (2) Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

First (2) Thursdays: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Live Online Weekend Review Schedule:

On Scheduled Weekends

Business & Finance 9:00am – 12:00pm (View Schedule)

Trade Knowledge 9:00am – 5:00pm (View Schedule)

State Reference Books

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

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…Financial Responsibility Course
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.