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7.
What kind of experience is required for a contractor's license?
At least four years of experience is required to qualify for the exam. Credit for
experience is given only for experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee,
contractor, or owner-builder. These are defined as follows:
- A journeyman has completed an apprenticeship program or is an
experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform the trade
without supervision.
- A foreman or supervisor has the knowledge and
skills of a journeyman and directly supervises physical construction.
- A contractor manages the daily activities of a construction
business, including field supervision.
- An owner-builder has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman and
performs work on his or her own property.
All experience claims must be verified by a qualified and responsible person, such as a
homeowner, an employer, fellow employee, other journeyman, contractor, union
representative, building inspector, architect, or engineer. The person verifying your
claim must have first-hand knowledge of your experience. That is, he or she must have
observed the work that you have done.
8. Are there
education requirements for a license?
No. You do not have to meet any education requirements in order to
qualify for a contractor's license. However, many community colleges and private schools
offer instruction in vocational education. For more information, contact :
Chancellor's Office
1107 9th Street
Sacramento,
CA 95814
(916) 445-8752
OR
Council for Private Postsecondary and
California Community Colleges Vocational Education
1027 10th St., 4th floor
Sacramento,
CA 95814
(916) 445-3427
(NOTE: This office will not make referrals or recommendations regarding license
preparation schools.)
9.
May I substitute any education, technical training or apprenticeship training for
the required experience?
You may receive credit for technical training, apprenticeship training, or education
instead of a portion of the required four years of practical experience. At least one year
must be practical experience. You must provide written documentation of any training or
education claimed in place of experience. Acceptable documentation includes copies of
apprenticeship certificates and college transcripts.
10.
How much credit will I receive for technical training, the completion of an approved
apprenticeship program, or related college or university education?
The CSLB may credit training, apprenticeship, or education as follows:
A maximum of 1-1/2 years upon submission of transcripts of the following:
- AA degree from an accredited school or college in building or construction management;
A maximum of 2 years upon submission of transcripts of any of the following:
- A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of accounting,
business, economics, mathematics, physics, or areas related to the specific trade or craft
for which application is being made;
- A professional degree in law; or
- Substantial college or university course work in accounting, architecture, business,
construction technology, drafting, economics, engineering, mathematics, or physics.
A maximum of 3 years upon submission of any of the following:
- A Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from an accredited apprenticeship program
or a certified statement of completion of apprenticeship training from a union in the
classification for which application is being made;
- Submission of transcripts for a four-year degree from an accredited college or
university in architecture, construction technology, or any field of engineering that is
directly related to the classification for which application is being made; or
- Submission of transcripts for a four-year degree from an accredited college or
university in the field of horticulture or landscape horticulture for the Landscaping
(C-27) classification
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