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The Trade Knowledge examination consists of two different tests, administered in the same day, one in the morning – Contract Administration – the second one – Project Management – takes place in the afternoon.
The tests are independent from each other, meaning the student may pass either one of them, and only the failed test will be re-taken.
The Business and Financial Management Examination is mandatory for all first time applicants for a State of Florida contracting license, regardless of the type of license required.
Once an applicant has obtained a license, and he is applying for additional licenses, this particular examination is not required to obtain those other additional licenses.
Plumbing trade knowledge examinations are administered in paper and pencil format and are offered multiple times per year.
| Exam Dates (Plumbing Only | City | Exam Location |
| October 13-14, 2020 | Kissimmee | Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Building |
| December 8-9, 2020 | Kissimmee | Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Building |
| February 25-26, 2021 | Kissimmee | Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Building |
| April 13-14, 2021 | Kissimmee | Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Building |
| June 1-2, 2021 | Kissimmee | Osceola Heritage Park, Exhibition Building |
| August, 2021 | TBD | TBD |
| October, 2021 | TBD | TBD |
| December, 2021 | TBD | TBD |
All other construction examinations, including the business & finance examination part, are administered in computer-based testing format on a daily basis and at testing sites throughout the world. After a candidate has been approved by Professional Testing, Inc., they may schedule to sit for their examination(s) by contacting the department’s examination vendor, Pearson VUE.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has contracted with Professional Testing, Inc., to register candidates, develop, and score professional examinations for the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Individuals desiring to sit for construction trade knowledge, contract administration, project management, or business & finance examination parts are required to apply directly with Professional Testing, Inc.
Completed applications and appropriate fees must be received by Professional Testing, Inc., no later than 30 days prior to the examination date.
Plumbing trade knowledge examinations are administered in paper and pencil format and are offered multiple times per year. Candidates approved to sit for these examinations will receive confirmation from Professional Testing, Inc., that includes the specific date, time, and location of the examination.
All other construction examinations, including the business & finance examination part, are administered in computer-based testing format. After a candidate has been approved by Professional Testing, Inc., they may schedule to sit for their examination(s) by contacting the department’s examination vendor, Pearson VUE.
To locate a testing site near you or to register to sit for an examination, use the links below.
| Construction – Business and Finance | Construction – Contract Administration, Project Management, and Trade Knowledge Exams |
To schedule by phone: 888.204.6230
Candidates taking a computer-based examination through Pearson VUE will be required to submit a valid email address, telephone number, and payment at the time the examination is scheduled. Candidates will be eligible to schedule an examination within 72 hours after the candidate’s examination application has been approved by Professional Testing, Inc.
All examinations are open book and consist of multiple-choice questions. You should be prepared to respond to examination questions on any of the content areas included in the examination content outline. Use the links below to view examination content outlines for each of the construction examinations.
Note: Please let us know if at any time one of the pdf are not available to download. We will look forward how to help you.
State electrical certification examinations administered on behalf of the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board are given in two parts: technical/safety and business.
DBPR offers electrical examinations in a computer-based testing (CBT) format. Candidates who have been approved to sit for one of the following examinations may do so by contacting the department’s examination vendor, Pearson VUE. Examinations are available on a daily basis at testing sites throughout the world.
Candidates taking a computer-based examination through Pearson VUE will be required to submit a valid email address, telephone number, and payment at the time the examination is scheduled. Candidates will be eligible to schedule an examination within 72 hours after the candidate’s examination application has been approved by the department.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Candidate Information Booklet (CIB) provides additional information to prepare candidates to take their professional licensure examinations.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to bring approved reference materials to the examination site to be used during the examination. No other references are allowed at the examination site.
Reference materials may be purchased from any number of electrical schools, bookstores, and retailers. The Department cannot recommend or endorse a particular electrical school or bookstore.
Business & Finance plus Trade Knowledge or Contact Administration/ Project Management
$135.00 examination development and application fee payable to PTI You can pay the total fee of $215.00 ($135.00 to PTI and $80.00 to DBPR for exam administration).
$80.00 examination administration fee payable to DBPR, but mailed to PTI, if you are using a check or pay PTI $215.00 by using your credit card to cover both.
$80.00 examination administration fee payable to Pearson VUE when you schedule your exam for Business and Finance.
$295.00 total Contract Administration, Project Management, or Trade Knowledge only: $135.00 examination development and application fee payable to PTI $80.00 examination administration fee payable to DBPR, but mailed to PTI or pay PTI $215.00 by using your credit card to cover both.
$215.00 total Business and Finance Exam only: $135.00 examination development and application fee payable to PTI $80.00 examination administration fee payable to Pearson VUE $215.00 total Fees are to be paid directly to the VENDOR and NOT DBPR or you may encounter delays in scheduling since the check will be rerouted to the vendor.
The time for the computer based exam will be 6.5 hours, six hours and thirty minutes, including pilot questions. ALERT: Attention Examination Candidates The Department of Business and Professional Regulation cannot recommend or endorse any particular professional school or bookstore.
The department cannot take responsibility for the quality or cost of services provided by these institutions. Additionally, please be aware of false information in circulation, regarding “special calculators” and/or “exam questions,” answers and references that Florida uses. This includes the sale of these exam questions, described as “necessary tools” to pass the licensure exam. These claims are false. Beware of any party requesting payment of licensing fees up front in order to secure your license after passing the exam.
If you have any questions or wish to verify specific information, please contact the department at (850)487-1395 or via email at [email protected] Translation Dictionaries
To better serve our “English as second language” candidates, the Bureau of Education and Testing is permitting the use of foreign language translation dictionaries ONLY. Dictionaries that contain definitions of words, explanations of words or handwritten notes may not be used.
In order to maintain security and to ensure fairness to all candidates, candidates are limited to the use of a single dictionary. Please note that we no longer provide a list of specific dictionaries which are approved. Instead, any dictionary that meets the criteria described above will be permitted. If you have questions concerning acceptable translation dictionaries, please contact the Bureau of Education and Testing, Examination Administration Unit at (850)488-5952 or you may fax your question to (850)487-9757
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