Florida Swimming Pool and Spa Contractor License Program

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Below you will find complete details about becoming a licensed Florida Swimming Pool and Spa contractor. We understand that the details about how to get started can be difficult. If you have any questions, please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

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Swimming Pool & Spa Contractor Exam Prep Program:

The Gold Coast School of Construction is the leader in construction education for both Registered County and State Certified contractors. Students enroll with Gold Coast because they have one goal, to pass the state exam! Our curriculum, methods, and team of experienced instructors are dedicated to help every student achieve that goal. We understand that anyone can claim to be the best school in Florida, but we can prove it.

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

Gold Coast Pool/Spa Contractor Program is the leader in education for the following Pool Certifications:

State Certified Pool Contractor (Residential or Commercial)
State Certified Pool Service Contractor (Residential or Commercial)

Gold Coasts Exam Prep program is offered in two formats, the Full Service Contractor Exam Prep and our Basic Contractor Exam Prep. These prep courses are designed for contractors who are serious about passing their exams and getting started with growing their business.

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 class tutorials and Cram Classes) – $799
*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 Locations and Basic Schedule:

Part 1: Pool Contractor Business & Finance: (6:30pm-9:00pm)

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

Part 2: Pool Contractor Trade Knowledge: (6:30pm-9:00pm)

Monday (During the 3rd and 4th week of the month) – Tamarac

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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Class Dates	Location	Class Format
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

Pool and Spa 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 financial responsibility course in addition to our exam prep programs.
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.
    - For Swimming Pool/Spa Contractors, you must have been a foreman or supervisor that was involved in all aspects of construction, repair, water treatment and servicing of commercial/residential pools.
- Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

South Dade (Doral)