Florida Air A or Air B Contractor Exam Complete Book Set - Trade Books - Highlighted and Tabbed

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Troubleshooting Handbook, Billy Langley,2nd edition, 2003 - Add To Cart
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To become a Certified Air Conditioning Class A Contractor in Florida, you are required to:

Pass the Business and Finance Examination and the Air A Trade Examinations administered by Pearson Vue.
Attest to having obtained public liability and property damage insurance, meeting the minimum required amounts: $100,000 for public liability and $25,000 for property damage.
Obtain workers compensation insurance or obtain an exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of license issuance.
Be at least 18 years of age and be of good moral character.
Complete a criminal background check by submitting fingerprints through a Livescan Service Provider registered with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Fingerprints are electronically submitted to the FDLE and Federal Bureau of Investigation for screening, as mandated for all Construction Initial License, Initial Business, Additional Business, Transfer (Change of Status), and Endorsement applications.
Provide proof of financial stability and responsibility by submitting a personal credit report and a credit report for the business you intend to qualify. Both reports must include a FICO-derived credit score from a recognized credit reporting agency, accompanied by a public records statement confirming that records have been reviewed at the local, state, and federal levels. Financial responsibility & stability can be demonstrated by a credit score of 660 or higher and no unsatisfied judgments or liens. Applicants with a FICO credit score below 660 must meet the financial stability requirement by completing a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
Contact us for more detailed information or if you have personal credit concerns.

Experience Required:

Air Conditioning Class A Contractor applicants must present evidence of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of:
- Systems in excess of 25 tons cooling and 500,000 BTU heating capacity (one year experience)

- Air Conditioning Equipment

- Refrigeration Equipment

- Heating Equipment

- Sheet Metal Ductwork

A person will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following requirements:
4 years of experience in the trade with at least 1 year as a foreman OR
A 4-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years experience) and 1 year of proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying (A construction-related degree” is a baccalaureate degree in the appropriate field of engineering, architecture, or building construction); OR
1 year as a foreman and not less than 3 years of credits from any accredited college-level courses OR
1 year as a worker, 1 year as a foreman, and 2 years of credits from any accredited college-level courses OR
2 years of experience as a workman, 1 year as a foreman, and 1 year of credits from any accredited college-level courses OR
MILITARY VETERANS: A veteran will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following:
3 years of military service and 1 year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
2 years of military service, 1-year experience as a foreman, and 1 year experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
1 year of military service, 1-year experience as a foreman, and 2 years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

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Residential Contractor means a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith.

Applications for the Florida Residential Contractor License must be submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. For application instructions and assistance, call 850-487-1395. The application process includes proof of financial stability, insurance coverage details, and electronic fingerprinting among other requirements.

Florida has a limited form of reciprocity with other states. If you have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors, you may be exempt from the Florida Trade Knowledge exam. You are still required to pass the Florida Business and Finance exam and fulfill other specific state requirements.

Florida requires all licensed contractors to complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennial renewal period. This education must include 1 hour on workplace safety, 1 hour on workers' compensation, 1 hour on business practices, 1 hour on laws and rules, 1 hour on wind mitigation, and the remaining hours on general subjects.

To schedule your exam, you must contact Professional Testing Inc. (PTI) at 407-364-0562 or visit them online at: www.floridaexam.com to register. Applicants Registering for ANY Examination Category offered on Computer Based Test (B&F or B&F/TK):
$135.00 registration fee payable to PTI, $80.00 Business and Finance computer-based test (CBT) with Pearson VUE. $80.00 trade knowledge computer-based test with Pearson VUE.
Applicants will receive instruction for Pearson VUE on how to schedule the exam and pay the CBT administrative fees or contact Pearson Vue at 888-204-6230.
A score of at least 70% is required to pass the exams.
The exam is open book, multiple-choice, and timed.
The exam has 2 parts. Computer-based testing will be administered in two sessions. The Florida Business and Finance exam is a 6.5-hour exam consisting of 125 questions, and the Air A Trade Knowledge exam will be a 7.5-hour exam with 130 questions.
Topics covered on the business and finance exam portion include establishing the contracting business, managing administrative duties, managing trade operations, conducting accounting functions, managing human resources, and complying with government regulations.
Topics covered on the Florida Air Conditioning Class A Exam include pre-installation tasks such as reading and interpreting plans and codes, sheet metal duct fabrication and installation, HVAC and refrigeration system installation, maintenance and servicing of equipment, safety procedures, energy management principles, and indoor air quality management. These areas ensure a thorough understanding of the skills required for professional HVAC and refrigeration work.

IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION:

A candidate must pass all parts of the examination (Business and Finance or Trade Knowledge) within four years from the first exam scheduled.
You have an unlimited number of attempts within the four year period.
You must pass all parts of the examination required for licensure within four years.
Your four-year examination period begins with your first scheduled examination date.

Training for the Florida Residential Contractor exam is available through various providers, offering courses that include both Business and Finance and Trade Knowledge preparation. These courses are designed to help applicants pass their exams on the first attempt by providing them with the necessary knowledge and test-taking strategies.