The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Solar Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Take a coordinated approach to Florida Solar Contractor exam preparation, contractor licensing, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines professionally highlighted and tabbed reference-book rentals, online Business and Finance and trade exam-prep courses, live classes, business flash cards, Application Service, business-formation support, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The package supports candidates preparing for the Florida Solar Contractor Trade Knowledge examination and the Florida Business and Finance examination. It is designed to bring the major parts of the process together so candidates can study for the required exams, organize their licensing application, and establish a business entity for their contracting operations.

Florida Solar Contractor preparation involves several technical disciplines. Candidates may need to study photovoltaic systems, solar water heating, swimming pool heating, electrical requirements, plumbing systems, roof assemblies, construction safety, estimating, residential construction, accounting, contracts, bidding, and contractor regulations. The included books and courses provide an organized foundation for reviewing these connected areas.

The reference books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to support faster navigation. Highlighting draws attention to selected provisions, definitions, tables, and technical material. Permanently attached tabs help candidates locate major chapters and frequently used sections while studying and during approved open-book examinations.

The 1 Package also extends beyond test preparation. Application Service helps organize the Florida contractor licensing application process, while business-formation support, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance help candidates establish the administrative foundation for operating a professional contracting business.

The six-month rental period is separate from the included 1 year of course access. Candidates should begin studying with the books promptly, create a schedule that fits within the rental period, and return the complete reference set in similar condition within six months from the shipment date to qualify for the refundable deposit.

The package combines preparation and administrative support, but candidates remain responsible for studying, completing required examinations, providing accurate application information, satisfying state requirements, and returning the rental books according to the stated terms.

Please allow an additional 15 business days for professionally highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

The Florida Solar Contractor licensing examination process includes the Solar Contractor General Trade Knowledge examination and the Business and Finance examination. Candidates should prepare for both the technical responsibilities of solar contracting and the business responsibilities involved in managing a licensed construction company.

The Solar Contractor Trade Knowledge examination covers photovoltaic systems, domestic solar water heating, swimming pool heating, electrical work, roofing systems, plumbing provisions, construction safety, estimating, and residential construction requirements. Candidates may need to interpret technical manuals, code provisions, plans, diagrams, tables, formulas, and equipment information.

Photovoltaic preparation may include site evaluation, solar access, array orientation, photovoltaic modules, system sizing, inverters, conductors, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, controls, installation methods, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Domestic solar water-heating preparation may include collectors, direct and indirect systems, storage tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, piping, valves, controls, heat-transfer fluids, pressure protection, freeze protection, system sizing, startup procedures, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Swimming pool-heating preparation may address collector orientation, system sizing, pool and spa heating, hydraulic principles, piping arrangements, valves, controls, flow requirements, roof-mounted equipment, freeze protection, system testing, and safety.

The Business and Finance examination addresses the administrative and commercial responsibilities associated with contracting. Preparation may involve accounting, financial management, contracts, bidding, project administration, business organization, employment responsibilities, risk management, contractor regulations, and recordkeeping.

A balanced preparation plan should include content review, calculations, reference navigation, practice questions, and timed lookup exercises. Candidates should practice identifying the subject of a question and selecting the correct book before searching for supporting information.

Open Book Test

Florida contractor examinations are open book. Candidates may use approved references that comply with the current examination-room requirements for the applicable test.

Open-book testing does not remove the need for preparation. Examination time is limited, and unfamiliarity with the references can make even straightforward questions difficult to complete efficiently. Candidates should know which book addresses each subject, how the index is organized, and where important chapters and tables are located.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books are designed to support reference navigation. Tabs provide visible access points to major subjects, while highlighting helps selected technical and business information stand out during study and review.

Candidates should use the books actively throughout the preparation period. Effective practice includes locating electrical provisions, plumbing requirements, roof details, safety standards, estimating information, contract clauses, accounting concepts, and Florida regulatory material.

Rental references should be protected from unauthorized notes, loose papers, damage, or alterations. The complete set must be returned in similar condition within six months from the shipment date for the $1,200 deposit to be refundable.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Certified Solar Contractor classification. Confirm that the Florida Solar Contractor license matches the solar contracting services you intend to provide.
2. Review the qualification requirements. Evaluate the applicable experience, education, financial, insurance, background-screening, and business requirements.
3. Register for the required examinations. Complete the appropriate registration process for the Solar Contractor Trade Knowledge and Business and Finance examinations.
4. Prepare with the included courses and books. Use the highlighted and tabbed references, online courses, live classes, flash cards, and practice-oriented study support.
5. Practice open-book navigation. Learn which reference applies to each subject and practice locating information under timed conditions.
6. Schedule and complete the examinations. Schedule the required test appointments after receiving the necessary authorization.
7. Use the included Application Service. Organize the information and supporting documentation needed for the appropriate Florida contractor licensing application.
8. Submit the licensing application. Provide the completed application and required records for state review.
9. Complete the business setup process. Establish the selected LLC or corporation and obtain an EIN for the business.
10. Address ongoing compliance responsibilities. Review applicable business, tax, insurance, licensing, recordkeeping, and contractor compliance obligations.

State Requirements

Florida Certified Solar Contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements applicable to the contractor classification. Passing the examinations is an important part of the process, but examination results alone do not issue a contractor license.

Applicants must submit the correct licensing application and provide the supporting information required for their situation. The process may include experience documentation, education records, financial information, fingerprints, insurance documentation, workers’ compensation information, and records related to the business being qualified.

Applicants are generally required to document qualifying construction experience or an accepted combination of education and experience. Experience records should accurately describe the work performed and the applicant’s responsibilities.

The required application may depend on whether the applicant is seeking an individual license, qualifying a business, qualifying an additional business, or applying through another available licensing path.

The included Application Service supports organization of the application process. It does not waive state requirements, guarantee approval, or replace the applicant’s responsibility to submit complete and accurate information.

Business formation and EIN filing establish important parts of the company’s administrative structure, but the contractor license, business entity, tax registrations, insurance, and other operating requirements remain separate responsibilities that must be completed as applicable.

Reference Books

Florida Solar Contractor Trade Book Rentals

• Included Book: Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Edition — Rental
  A construction-estimating reference covering measurements, materials, labor, equipment, quantities, and common construction calculations.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 — Rental
  Federal construction-safety regulations covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, electrical hazards, tools, protective equipment, and workplace practices.
• Included Book: National Electrical Code Handbook, 2020 — Rental
  An electrical reference supporting study of photovoltaic wiring, equipment, conductors, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, and disconnecting means.
• Included Book: Photovoltaic System Design, Course Manual — Rental
  A solar-focused manual covering photovoltaic site evaluation, system layout, array orientation, equipment selection, design, and installation planning.
• Included Book: Solar Water & Pool Heating Manual, 2006 — Rental
  A technical reference addressing collectors, pumps, piping, controls, sizing, operation, and troubleshooting for solar water and pool-heating systems.
• Included Book: Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2012 — Rental
  A photovoltaic reference covering electrical principles, modules, arrays, inverters, system design, installation, testing, maintenance, and safety.
• Included Book: The N.R.C.A. Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems, 2023 — Rental
  A roofing reference addressing membrane assemblies, materials, drainage, flashing, penetrations, and rooftop installation considerations.
• Included Book: The N.R.C.A. Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024 — Rental
  A technical manual covering metal-panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems, attachments, details, and maintenance.
• Included Book: The N.R.C.A. Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems, 2025 — Rental
  A reference covering steep-slope roof materials, underlayments, flashing, fastening, drainage, and penetration details.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code – Plumbing, 2023 — Rental
  The plumbing code reference covering water distribution, piping, valves, materials, drainage, protection, and related provisions.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code – Residential, 2023 — Rental
  A residential construction reference containing structural, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building-planning provisions.

Florida Business and Finance Book Rentals

• Included Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017 — Rental
  A standard contract document addressing the responsibilities and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect.
• Included Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017 — Rental
  A standard agreement defining the contractual relationship between a contractor and subcontractor.
• Included Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018 — Rental
  A bidding document covering procedures, submissions, modifications, requirements, and bidder responsibilities.
• Included Book: Builders Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001 — Rental
  A construction-accounting reference covering financial statements, bookkeeping, costs, cash flow, and business records.
• Included Book: Contractors Manual, 2025 — Rental
  A business and regulatory reference supporting preparation in contractor management, project administration, finance, and Florida requirements.
• Included Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition — Rental
  Florida statutory provisions related to the regulation of professions and occupations under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The package includes 1 year of course access for both the Florida Solar Contractor Trade Knowledge and Business and Finance exam-prep courses. Candidates can continue using the online courses after the six-month rental period ends.

Live classes provide instructor-led review of important subjects and complement self-paced study. Candidates can combine live instruction with course lessons, book navigation, flash-card review, calculations, and practice questions.

Trade preparation should be divided into photovoltaic systems, solar water heating, pool heating, electrical work, plumbing, roofing, estimating, residential construction, and OSHA safety. Business preparation should include accounting, contracts, bidding, project administration, contractor regulation, financial management, and business organization.

The included business flash cards support repeated review of important terminology and concepts. Candidates should use them alongside the business references rather than as a replacement for reading and navigation practice.

A productive weekly schedule should include course lessons, live classes, reading, timed lookups, calculations, practice questions, and review of missed answers. Candidates should also reserve sufficient time to prepare the books for return before the rental deadline.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep brings exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup into one coordinated package. Candidates receive organized study resources for both required examination areas, professionally prepared references, live instruction, business flash cards, Application Service, and business-formation support.

Trade-focused review helps candidates connect photovoltaic systems, solar thermal work, electrical requirements, plumbing provisions, roofing practices, estimating, residential construction, and OSHA safety. Business-focused review supports preparation in contracts, accounting, bidding, project administration, regulations, and contractor responsibilities.

Reference-navigation practice helps candidates learn where information is located and how to retrieve it efficiently during an open-book examination. Practice-oriented preparation reinforces important concepts through questions, calculations, review, and direct use of the books.

Application Service supports organization of the Florida licensing paperwork, while LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance help establish the business framework needed to operate professionally.

The package does not guarantee examination results, licensing approval, business success, or earnings. Consistent study, accurate documentation, completion of state requirements, and responsible business operation remain essential.

FAQ Section

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes the listed highlighted and tabbed trade and Business and Finance book rentals, both online courses, 1 year of course access, live classes, business flash cards, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

What is the total amount due?

The package price is $3,795, and the refundable rental book deposit is $1,200. The total due at purchase is $4,995.

Is the $1,200 deposit refundable?

Yes. The deposit is refundable when the complete rental book set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date the books are shipped.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access for the Business and Finance and Solar Contractor Trade exam-prep courses.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live exam-preparation classes are included with The 1 Package.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support organization of the Florida contractor licensing application process.

Does the package include business formation?

Yes. The package includes support forming an LLC or corporation for the customer’s contracting business.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. EIN filing support is included to help the business obtain its Employer Identification Number from the IRS.

How long does book preparation take?

Please allow an additional 15 business days for professionally highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Are the Florida contractor examinations open book?

Yes. Candidates may use approved references that comply with the applicable examination-room requirements.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. Examination performance and licensing approval depend on the candidate’s preparation, qualifications, documentation, compliance with state requirements, and performance during the examination and application processes.