The North Carolina Boring and Tunneling Contractor License is required for contractors performing underground construction, directional boring, trenchless installations, shaft construction, and tunneling operations throughout the state.
This exam focuses heavily on jobsite safety, underground operations, lifting and rigging procedures, and compliance with North Carolina construction safety standards.
This book package includes the required references for the trade portion of the Boring and Tunneling Contractor examination.
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (with latest available amendments)
Handbook of Rigging, 5th Edition (2009)
The Boring and Tunneling Contractor exam focuses on:
β Excavation and trenching safety
β Underground construction hazards
β Confined space requirements
β Rigging procedures and load calculations
β Hoisting and lifting operations
β Equipment safety standards
β North Carolina construction safety regulations
Because underground construction involves high-risk environments, the exam places significant emphasis on OSHA compliance, safety planning, and proper rigging techniques.
Contractors applying for the North Carolina Boring & Tunneling license
Underground utility and trenchless installation professionals
Construction supervisors overseeing excavation operations
Candidates preparing to pass the exam on their first attempt
The exam is open book β but passing depends on how efficiently you can navigate safety standards and rigging references.
With this package, youβll have:
The official North Carolina construction safety standards
A comprehensive rigging reference manual
The essential materials needed to confidently approach exam questions
Make sure you're studying from the correct references required for testing and walk into your North Carolina Boring and Tunneling Contractor exam fully prepared.