Become a Florida Licensed Residential Contractor
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If you are looking to become a license Residential Contractor, Gold Coast School of Construction is the leader in contractor education for both Registered County and State Certified contractors in the state of Florida. Students enroll with Gold Coast because they have one goal, to pass the state exam and become a licensed Residential Contractor! Our curriculum, methods, and team of experienced instructors are dedicated to helping every student achieve that goal.
Below you will find complete details about how to become a licensed Residential Contractor in the state of Florida. If you have any questions, please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.
The Gold Coast curriculum is an in depth review of all state examination topics giving you the knowledge and confidence needed to get your license. Our materials are continuously updated to reflect exam and code changes, and are direct, yet simple to understand. Our instructors are licensed practicing professionals including Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, and OSHA trainers who care about your success.
We understand that the details of how to get your license can be overwhelming. The information provided here 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.
Florida Residential Contractor License Requirements:
In the state of Florida, becoming a licensed state certified residential contractor involves meeting the age, credit, and experience/education requirements before licensure will be granted.
Minimum requirements for becoming in a licensed Residential Contractor:
- 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 score of 660 or above
- If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by posting a licensing bond. This bond can be reduced by 50% upon completed a Financial Responsibility course.
- Four years of proven residential construction experience under a licensed contractor. (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.
- You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.
Feel free to contact our Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for any further clarification.
Classroom Residential Contractor Exam Course: $899
Tuition Information:
Your tuition is valid for 1 year. Enrolled students can repeat all parts of this program, including weekend exam reviews & 2-day workshops at no extra charge as often as necessary within the tuition period.
Tuition does not include the state required reference books and tab sets.
To purchase your complete set of course textbook 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.
Course Format:
Your Classroom Based Contractor Exam Prep Program will be divided into 3 parts. Your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing you plenty of time to attend as many classes as you would like during this time frame.
Part I:
- Comprehensive study guides complete with online audio presentations streaming on any smart device
- Our exclusive study manual that is topic specific with self contained learning segments
- Exclusive exhibits
- Multiple practice exams online & in your study manual
Part II:
- Classroom instruction (Offered in both English and Spanish). You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like during your tuition period. Bring your questions and we will show you how to work through to the answer together.
- Class Locations and Schedule: (7:00pm-9:30pm) *Orlando classes start at 6:30pm
- Tuesdays: Doral and Boca
- Wednesdays: Lantana and North Miami
- Thursdays: Broward, Orlando and Doral (Spanish)
Part III:
- Weekend Exam Reviews offered two to three times a month. (Included FREE in your tuition).
- This is a review for the business and finance, law, and the technical portion of the General Contractor Exam
- 2-Day Contractor Workshop offered once a month (included free in your tuition)
- All test related topics are condensed into a 2-day exam prep package focused on navigating the reference materials, negotiating exam type “trick questions”, and solving mathematical questions quickly and efficiently using realistic exam type questions
Start your course anytime! Classes are held weekly and your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing you to attend an unlimited number of classes during that period.
To register for the Classroom Based Contractor Exam Prep Program simply click the “Register Now” button next to the course start date and location below, or call our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.
6216 S. Congress Avenue
2600 N. Military Trail
5600 Hiatus Road
3577 N.E. 163rd Street
11250 N.W. 20th Street 
3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300