North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination with a focused rental package that combines three exam-room-approved references with a self-study trade course. Each rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation, faster reference navigation, and effective use of the approved materials during the open-book examination.

This package is designed for contractors, qualifiers, dock builders, pile-driving professionals, project managers, estimators, supervisors, and other candidates preparing for the North Carolina Marine Construction specialty examination. It provides the primary books used for coastal development, construction safety, equipment, pile driving, and construction-method questions without requiring the candidate to purchase the complete reference set.

The three included rental references are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, the CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina, 2007, and Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition. All three books are prepared with highlighting and permanent tabs to help candidates locate important sections more efficiently.

The included self-study trade course helps organize preparation around CAMA-regulated areas, small docks, pile driving, concrete, reinforcing steel, safety, contractor laws, liens, and erosion and sedimentation control. Students receive six months of course access, allowing time to review lessons, work through major exam topics, and practice using the same books they plan to take into the examination room.

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment. The package price is $740, plus a refundable $150 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $890. The $150 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility from the licensing board before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.

• Examination classification: Marine Construction
• Number of questions: 50
• Time allowed: 120 minutes
• Passing score: 70%
• Testing format: Computer-based examination
• Testing provider: PSI Services LLC

The examination content outline includes the following subject areas:

• CAMA-Regulated Areas: 7 questions
• Small Docks: 7 questions
• Pile Driving: 12 questions
• Concrete: 7 questions
• Concrete Reinforcement: 7 questions
• Safety: 5 questions
• Laws and Regulations: 2 questions
• Liens: 1 question
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control: 2 questions

Pile driving is the largest single examination category. Candidates should prepare for pile types, pile materials, handling, alignment, leads, hammers, driving systems, equipment selection, installation procedures, field conditions, and common operational concerns.

CAMA-regulated areas and small docks account for fourteen questions combined. Preparation should include coastal-development concepts, regulated locations, permitting principles, docks, piers, slips, shoreline activities, access structures, structural components, and practical marine construction considerations.

Concrete and concrete reinforcement also account for fourteen questions. Candidates should review concrete ingredients, mixture properties, placement, consolidation, curing, reinforcing-bar identification, supports, spacing, clearances, splices, and field installation practices.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination is an open-book test. The three highlighted and tabbed rental references included in this package are approved for use inside the examination room.

The North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry supports questions involving pile-driving safety, cranes, suspended loads, personal protective equipment, fall hazards, concrete operations, material handling, marine work, and general construction-site requirements.

The CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina supports questions involving regulated coastal areas, shoreline development, docks, piers, permits, environmental considerations, and responsibilities connected with coastal construction. The complete handbook must remain properly bound for examination use. Partial copies are not accepted.

Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods supports questions involving pile-driving equipment, cranes, planning, production, earthmoving, excavation, concrete operations, equipment selection, and general construction methods. The 10th Edition is included in this package as a later edition of the listed trade reference.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and firmly attached to the pages. Removable flags, temporary markers, and Post-it-style tabs are not permitted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.

Loose papers and attached supplemental materials are not permitted inside the references. Candidates may not write in the books during the examination session. The rental books should remain complete and in similar condition throughout the rental period.

The 120-minute time limit gives candidates an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Open-book testing is most effective when candidates already understand the subject and know which reference is likely to contain the answer.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Marine Construction classification. Confirm that the classification matches the marine construction and repair work the business intends to perform.
2. Choose the appropriate license limitation. Select the limitation that fits the applicant’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.
3. Identify the qualifier. Designate the individual whose accepted examination will support the requested contractor classification.
4. Prepare the licensing application. Assemble the required business, ownership, qualifier, financial, and background information.
5. Submit the required materials. Complete the current application or examination-request process established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
6. Receive examination eligibility. Approved candidates receive instructions for registering and scheduling through PSI.
7. Begin the self-study course. Use the six-month course period to review marine construction subjects and establish a consistent study routine.
8. Practice with the rental books. Work with the highlighted and tabbed references regularly so the organization becomes familiar before test day.
9. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and all three approved rental references in acceptable condition.
10. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing board must complete its review before issuing the license.
11. Return all rental books. Return the complete three-book set within six months in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $150 deposit.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize a person or company to perform licensed contracting work. The applicable business entity must receive and maintain the required North Carolina contractor license.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Marine Construction classification covers marine construction and repair activities, including work in deep-water installations, harbors, inlets, sounds, bays, and channels. The scope includes dredging and the construction or installation of pilings, piers, decks, slips, docks, and bulkheads.

The classification does not include structures required on docks, slips, and piers. Contractors should make sure that all portions of a proposed project fall within the classifications held by the licensed business.

North Carolina also recognizes marine and freshwater construction activity on applicable bodies of water. Candidates should understand that marine construction principles may apply in coastal and inland environments depending on the project and classification scope.

North Carolina generally requires a general contractor license when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes covered construction work valued at $40,000 or more. The licensed entity must hold a classification appropriate for the work and a limitation appropriate for the project value.

The classification identifies the kind of contracting work the business may perform. The license limitation governs the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake. Applicants should select both according to the company’s intended services, financial qualifications, and anticipated contract sizes.

The applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Marine Construction classification. Passing the examination completes the testing portion of the licensing process, but license issuance remains subject to completion and approval of the application.

Reference Books

This package includes three professionally highlighted and tabbed rental references. All three books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination room. No study-only books are included with this rental package.

• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This reference contains construction safety requirements involving pile-driving operations, cranes, suspended loads, personal protective equipment, fall protection, material handling, scaffolds, concrete work, tools, access, and other jobsite hazards. The rental copy is professionally highlighted and tabbed for organized navigation.
• Included Rental Book: CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina, 2007
  This reference supports preparation involving coastal development, regulated areas, docks, piers, shoreline activities, permitting concepts, environmental concerns, and construction responsibilities in coastal North Carolina. The complete rental copy is properly organized for examination use.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition
  This trade reference reviews construction planning, equipment selection, production, cranes, pile-driving systems, earthmoving, excavation, concrete operations, and methods relevant to marine construction. The rental copy is professionally highlighted and tabbed for study and exam-room navigation.

All three references remain rental property. The complete rental set must be returned within six months in similar condition for the $150 book deposit to be refundable.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following three highlighted and tabbed rental books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Use this reference for questions involving pile-driving safety, cranes, fall hazards, protective equipment, material handling, concrete operations, access, and other construction-site standards.
• CAMA Handbook for Development of Coastal North Carolina, 2007
  Use this reference for questions involving coastal-development requirements, CAMA-regulated areas, docks, piers, shoreline activities, and related responsibilities. The complete handbook must remain properly bound.
• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition
  Use this reference for questions involving pile-driving systems, equipment selection, cranes, construction planning, production, earthmoving, excavation, concrete operations, and construction methods.

Candidates should practice using all three references before examination day. The tabs and highlighting provide an organized navigation system, but familiarity with each book’s layout is essential for efficient use under time limits.

Test Information and Study Materials

The included self-study trade course provides 6 months of course access. The course organizes the examination subjects into a practical study sequence and helps candidates combine technical review with reference-navigation practice.

Begin with pile driving because it represents 12 of the 50 examination questions. Review timber, steel, concrete, and other pile types; storage and handling; leads; hammer systems; driving procedures; alignment; splicing; cutoffs; extraction; and common field conditions.

Connect pile-driving knowledge with construction safety. Marine work may involve cranes, barges, suspended loads, unstable work surfaces, water exposure, fall hazards, heavy equipment, and material handling. Practice locating exact requirements in the approved safety standards.

CAMA-regulated areas and small docks account for fourteen questions combined. Review regulated coastal locations, development concepts, docks, piers, slips, access structures, shoreline activities, permitting principles, structural components, anchoring, and maintenance considerations.

Concrete preparation should include cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture properties, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, strength, and durability. Reinforcing-steel review should address bar identification, spacing, clearances, supports, splices, tolerances, and installation practices.

Laws, regulations, liens, and erosion and sedimentation control must also be studied. These subjects account for fewer questions but can still affect the final score. Review contractor responsibilities, classification concepts, lien principles, land-disturbing activity, stabilization, runoff control, and sediment-management practices.

Use timed practice sessions throughout the course. Read a question, identify the subject, choose the correct rental book, move to the most likely tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant passage, table, or procedure.

Not every question should require a reference search. Candidates should learn the major trade principles and use the books when exact language, a technical detail, a safety standard, or a specific requirement is needed.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This package provides all three approved examination references together with a self-study course.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the time required to create a reference-navigation system. Highlighting directs attention to important provisions, procedures, technical concepts, and safety standards. Permanent tabs create consistent access points for repeated practice.

The self-study course helps candidates review pile driving, coastal development, small docks, concrete, reinforcement, safety, contractor law, liens, and erosion control. Students can progress at their own pace and revisit difficult lessons throughout the six-month access period.

The rental period allows candidates to prepare with the same books they plan to use during the examination. Regular use can improve familiarity with the tabs, chapter organization, terminology, and location of frequently reviewed information.

No course or rental package guarantees a passing score, license approval, or a specific examination result. Performance depends on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, preparation, reference familiarity, and decisions during the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this rental package?

The package includes three professionally highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books and a self-study trade course with 6 months of course access.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $740, plus a refundable $150 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $890.

How is the $150 deposit refunded?

The $150 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The rental period is six months. The complete three-book set must be returned within that period to qualify for the deposit refund.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are all three rental books approved for the examination room?

Yes. All three included references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Marine Construction Contractor examination room.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.

Does the CAMA Handbook need to be bound?

Yes. The complete CAMA Handbook must remain properly bound for examination use. Partial copies are not accepted.

Does the course include live classes?

No. This package includes self-study trade-course preparation.

How long do the books take to prepare?

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.

Does the package include the contractor-license application?

No. Licensing applications, examination eligibility, registration, testing fees, scheduling, and license issuance are handled separately.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides organized rental references and self-study support, but examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, experience, reference familiarity, and performance during the test.