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This is an extremely important session for newer students, though any active student is welcome to attend. In this session, we review how to register with the state to obtain your Candidate ID number, how to schedule your exam with Pearson Vue, and how to access the applications when you are ready to apply for your license.

We also review the Candidate Handbook for all Division I and Division II license categories. In addition, we will review how to access your student account, how to navigate the Program Schedule, how to find the Zoom links for your weeknight classes and workshops, as well as how to launch the hundreds of Practice Exam questions included in your tuition.

The Orientation Zoom link is located in your student account.

Click this link to access the most recent list of the reference books allowed for the Business and Finance Exam and the Division I and II Trade exams: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/examination-information/construction-examinations-reference-lists/

Click this link for a list of Gold Coast Schools Campus locations: https://goldcoastschools.com/about-us/gold-coast-campus-locations/

If you have any questions about your Contractor Exam Prep Program, please reach out to us at Contractor@GoldCoastSchools.com or call us at 1-800-732-9140.

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Here is the link to the Plumbing Contractor Candidate Handbook: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/const_p_cib.pdf

Examination at a Glance:

The Plumbing General Trade Knowledge examination has a total of 160 possible points. The
examinations consist of 110 questions and 5 (five) Isometric drawings. Each of the isometric drawings
is worth up to a maximum of 10 points. To pass the examination a candidate must have a score of 112
out of 160 possible points.

The multiple-choice portion of the Plumbing General Trade Knowledge examination consists of
questions relating to general trade knowledge. The content areas to be covered and the approximate
weights assigned to each are as follows:

1. 20% Drainage
2. 20% Water Distribution
3. 15% Natural Gas Piping
4. 20% Medical Gas Piping
5. 10% Industrial Piping
6. 5% Swimming Pools, Wells and Irrigation
7. 5% Solar
8. 5% Fire Protection

The Isometric Drawing portion of the Plumbing General Trade Knowledge examination consists of
five plumbing isometric drawings. The content of the drawings shall conform to the content areas
listed above in content areas 1 through 8. The following are the criteria and points used by the graders
to evaluate each of the five isometric drawings:

a) Legibility. Drawing is clear and readable. Drawing is sufficient in size. Lines and labels are
distinguishable. (8 points)
b) Orientation. All fixtures are shown in the correct location relative to each other. (20 points)
c) Flow. Direction of flow is shown when going from vertical to horizontal. The direction of flow
must be indicated even if the direction is implied for all waste lines and all fixture connections.
Direction of flow is not required for vent lines. (12 points)
d) Angles. Isometric drawing uses 30-60-90 degree angles. All angles used on the drawing are
displayed at the appropriate orientation. (8 points)
e) Piping. All pipes, fittings, traps, clean-outs, and similar portions of the piping structure are
included on the drawing. All piping is shown exactly as on the drawing (regardless of specific
code requirements). The piping must display the correct elevation in reference to the floor plan.
(20 points)
f) Labeling. All fixtures are labeled according to the legend provided in the examination
instructions. (4 points)
g) Vents. All vents are properly indicated. (16 points)
h) Fixtures. All fixtures shown on the floor plan are appropriately indicated on the isometric
drawing. (12 points)

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PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need to attend the Module classes in numerical order. Each class is independent of the other and covers a specific content area of the exam.

Here is a list of the Module Classes required for your Business and Finance (BF) Exam Prep Program and the reference books to bring for each Module. There are also Modules the first half of each month that are relevant for the Contract Administration (CA) exam for our Division I (GC, BC and RC) students. We recommend that you attend the Live weeknight classes or watch the On-Demand video of each Module at least twice. Then, attempt the Module Practice Exams to measure how well you can find the answers in the reference books.

Module 1: Business Structures & Licensing (BF and CA Exam Content) – Contractors Manual

Module 2: Bookkeeping Principles (BF Exam Content Only) – Contractors Manual and Builders Guide to Accounting

Module 3: Financial Accounting Principles (BF Exam Content Only) – Contractors Manual and Builders Guide to Accounting

Module 4: Construction Cost Accounting (BF Exam Content Only) – Contractors Manual and Builders Guide to Accounting

Module 5: Insurance & Bonds (BF and CA Exam Content) – Contractors Manual and AIA Documents 201, 401 and 701

Module 6: Employment Practices / Worker’s Comp / Safety (BF and CA Exam Content) – Contractors Manual and AIA Documents 201, 401 and 701

Module 7: AIA / Contracts / Lien Law (FS 713) / Project Management (BF and CA Exam Content) – Contractors Manual and AIA Documents 201, 401 and 701

Click this link to access the most recent list of the reference books allowed for the Business and Finance Exam (and the Contract Administration Exam): http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/examination-information/construction-examinations-reference-lists/

Click this link for a list of Gold Coast Schools Campus locations: https://goldcoastschools.com/about-us/gold-coast-campus-locations/

If you have any questions about your Contractor Exam Prep Program, please reach out to us at Contractor@GoldCoastSchools.com or call us at 1-800-732-9140.

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This live class is Zoom-Only and will feature a Simulated Exam experience. You will need to bring all books for this exam, which will be proctored by the Instructor for the group. Students will collaborate with the each other and the Instructor to find the answers to these simulated exam questions in the approved reference books. This will help you practice navigating the reference books and prepare you for the real state Trade exam.

In the On-Demand Video Library you will find the audio highlighting guides for each reference book allowed into the Glass and Glazing Contractor exam. The link is available in your student account for the On-Demand Video Library. Make sure you highlight all the reference books before your state exam. However, you do not need to have all the highlights completed for the live exam prep classes. You will be highlighting throughout your time in the exam prep program.

Click here to view the content areas for the Glass and Glazing Trade Exam: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/examination-information/construction-examinations/#1508178694298-5c1a5ed7-a8aa

Click here to access the DBPR Candidate Information Booklet for all Division I and II License Categories (Excluding Plumbing): http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/const_cib.pdf

Click this link for a list of Gold Coast Schools Campus locations: https://goldcoastschools.com/about-us/gold-coast-campus-locations/

If you have any questions about your Contractor Exam Prep Program, please reach out to us at Contractor@GoldCoastSchools.com or call us at 1-800-732-9140.

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This live class is Zoom-Only and will feature a review of the CPO Handbook – Chapters 1-9. However, it is strongly recommended that you have access to all of your approved reference books.

In the On-Demand Video Library you will find the audio highlighting guides for each reference book allowed into the Pool Contractor exam. The link is available in your student account for the On-Demand Video Library. Make sure you highlight all the reference books before your state exam. However, you do not need to have all the highlights completed for the live exam prep classes. You will be highlighting throughout your time in the exam prep program.

Click here to view the content areas for the Pool and Spa Trade Exam: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/examination-information/construction-examinations/#1508178694298-5c1a5ed7-a8aa

Click here to access the DBPR Candidate Information Booklet for all Division I and II License Categories (Excluding Plumbing): http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/servop/testing/documents/const_cib.pdf

Click this link for a list of Gold Coast Schools Campus locations: https://goldcoastschools.com/about-us/gold-coast-campus-locations/

If you have any questions about your Contractor Exam Prep Program, please reach out to us at Contractor@GoldCoastSchools.com or call us at 1-800-732-9140.

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