Complete Contractors License Combo Packages

In order to find work in construction in the state of California, you may need to be a licensed contractor. The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is responsible for setting out the guidelines and requirements in relation to obtaining a California contractor’s license.

The state licensure test that aspiring contractors must pass consists of two parts. The first part of the exam is concerned with business administration and law while the second part will focus on the trade classification that you choose.

Which study materials do I need?

In order to determine what study materials you need to invest in, you will have to spare some thought to the precise trade classification you seek. The specific path you wish to take will determine which study materials will be most beneficial to you. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has set out the following different classifications for aspiring contractors:

Class A: General Engineering Contractor

These contractors specialize in work that requires specialized engineering skills and knowledge.

Class B: General Building Contractor

These contractors are involved in the building aspect of any structure, which requires at least two unrelated building crafts or trades in its construction.

Class C: Specialty Contractor

There are 42 distinct Class C license classifications for contractors who employ specialized skills in their line of work.

Getting the right study materials: Price Saving Combo packages

Price Saving Combo packages are a great way for you to get a combination of the study materials that you’ll need at a lower price. Since the state licensure exam has one part dedicated to License Law and Business, you may want to get a study guide for that in conjunction with another study guide related to the specific trade classification you wish to pursue, such as:

License Law & Business with:

  • Engineering A
  • General B
  • C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry
  • C-6 Cabinets, Millwork & Finished Carpentry
  • C-8 Concrete
  • C-9 Drywall
  • C-10 Electrical
  • C-12 Earthwork and Paving
  • C-13 Fencing
  • C-15 Flooring
  • C-16 Fire Protection
  • C-17 Glazing
  • C-20 HVAC
  • C-21 Demolition
  • C-27 Landscaping
  • C-29 Masonry
  • C-33 Painting/Decorating
  • C-35 Plastering & Lathing
  • C-36 Plumbing
  • C-39 Roofing
  • C-51 Structural Steel
  • C-53 Swimming Pool
  • C-54 Tile

You can also get a combo package which contains a study guide in the form of a book as well as online practice exams. That way you can get all the information you require and test yourself on what you have learned. These combo packages exist for:

  • License Law and Business
  • Engineering A
  • General B
  • C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry
  • C-6 Cabinets Millwork and Finished Carpentry
  • C-7 Low Voltage
  • C-8 Concrete
  • C-9 Drywall
  • C-10 Electrical
  • C-12 Earthwork and Paving
  • C-13 Fencing
  • C-15 Flooring
  • C-16 Fire Protection
  • C-17 Glazing
  • C-20 HVAC
  • C-21 Demolition
  • C-27 Landscaping
  • C-29 Masonry
  • C-33 Painting and Decorating
  • C-35 Plastering and Lathing
  • C-36 Plumbing
  • C-39 Roofing
  • C-51 Structural Steel
  • C-53 Swimming Pool
  • C-54 Tile