The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup

Prepare for the Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) examination, contractor licensing process, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, technical exam preparation, and Nevada Business and Law study support.

The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. A C-3 license allows a qualified contractor to perform work authorized under the C-3 subclassifications, including Carpentry and Repairs, Finish Carpentry, Insulation and Weather Stripping, Overhead Doors, and Drywall. This broader C-3 classification requires candidates to prepare across multiple carpentry and building-maintenance subjects rather than concentrating on only one narrow area of the trade.

The technical references included with this package are the International Building Code, 2018; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016; BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025; Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition; and Finish Carpenter's Manual by Jim Tolpin, 1993. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for contractor Business and Law preparation.

All included technical and business books are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates organize the material and build an efficient study routine. The International Building Code, 2018 is the approved code reference for use inside the C-3 trade examination. The other technical books are used as study references and are not permitted in the trade exam room.

The 1 Package also supports the transition from exam candidate to business owner. Business Formation includes assistance establishing an LLC or corporation. EIN Filing with the IRS helps obtain the Employer Identification Number commonly used for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional business operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers better understand Nevada contractor requirements as they establish and operate their business.

Package Price: $2,460 plus a refundable $350 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,810.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs trade examination is administered through PSI for applicants who have received examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor
• Number of Questions: 56
• Time Allowed: 120 minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 40 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-3 examination covers a broader range of work than the C-3A Carpentry and Repairs subclassification. Candidates should be prepared for questions involving rough and finish carpentry, construction safety, wood trusses, drywall and gypsum systems, doors and windows, insulation and weather stripping, overhead doors, materials, installation practices, and building-code requirements.

Carpentry preparation should include framing systems, form work, floor and wall framing, roof framing, structural components, sheathing, subflooring, stairs, railings, materials, fasteners, measurements, layout, doors, windows, cabinets, trim, flooring, countertops, and other millwork.

The C-3 classification also incorporates specialty work beyond traditional framing and finish carpentry. Candidates should understand insulation and weather-stripping concepts, including firestop systems, as well as the components and installation principles associated with overhead doors.

Drywall preparation should include installation, taping, and finishing of gypsum wallboard, panels, sheathing, acoustical tile, and nonstructural sheet-metal studs used for ceilings and partitions. The Gypsum Construction Handbook provides focused study support for these subjects.

Wood-truss knowledge is another important part of preparation. The BCSI guide supports study involving handling, installation, restraint, bracing, and jobsite practices for metal plate connected wood trusses. Candidates should understand both proper installation principles and the safety considerations associated with truss work.

Nevada contractor applicants generally must also satisfy the Contractor Management Survey requirement. The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports preparation for contractor management, business, licensing, and law topics that are separate from the C-3 technical trade examination.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs trade examination is open book with respect to the approved code reference. The International Building Code, 2018 is the technical reference included with this package for exam-room code navigation.

Candidates should become comfortable using the International Building Code before test day. Effective preparation includes learning how to use the index, table of contents, chapter structure, numbered sections, tables, exceptions, and cross-references so that relevant requirements can be located efficiently during the timed exam.

The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Carpentry and Building Construction, BCSI truss guide, Gypsum Construction Handbook, and Finish Carpenter's Manual are study references and are not permitted in the C-3 trade examination room.

This makes preparation a combination of code navigation and learned trade knowledge. Candidates can use the IBC for approved code lookups during the examination, but carpentry methods, safety practices, truss handling, gypsum construction, finish work, insulation concepts, and other technical information must be studied before test day.

Open-book testing does not remove the need for strong subject knowledge. With 56 questions and 120 minutes, candidates benefit from knowing whether a question can be answered directly from trade knowledge or whether an IBC lookup is necessary. Repeated timed practice can help improve this decision-making process.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification. The licensing process combines experience qualifications, application review, trade and management examinations, financial responsibility, and final licensing requirements.

1. Confirm the C-3 classification. Determine that the full Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification matches the range of work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the experience and technical qualification requirements for the C-3 license.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare acceptable records supporting relevant experience within the work authorized under the C-3 classification.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor application. Submit the required business, qualifier, financial, and supporting information to the Nevada State Contractors Board.
5. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during the licensing process.
6. Provide financial documentation. Submit the financial information required for the requested contractor license and monetary limit.
7. Receive examination eligibility. After the Board reviews the applicant's qualifications, approved candidates may proceed with required testing.
8. Schedule the C-3 trade examination. Arrange testing through PSI.
9. Prepare for the technical examination. Study carpentry, safety, wood trusses, drywall, insulation, overhead doors, finish work, framing, and International Building Code navigation.
10. Prepare for the Contractor Management Survey. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Business and Law study.
11. Complete the required examinations. Meet the applicable trade and management examination requirements.
12. Complete final licensing requirements. Address the applicable bond, financial, and other requirements before license issuance.
13. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included with The 1 Package.
14. Obtain the business EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included with this package.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to support candidates with organizing the Nevada contractor licensing application process while they focus on preparing for the C-3 trade and Business and Law examinations.

State Requirements

Nevada designates C-3 as the specialty classification for Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs. A contractor holding the full C-3 classification may perform work authorized under the C-3 subclassifications.

The C-3A Carpentry and Repairs scope includes form work, framing, rough carpentry, installation and repair of individual framing-system components, subflooring, siding, exterior staircases and railings, roof decking, truss members, sheathing, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, and other structural and finish carpentry work.

The C-3B Finish Carpentry scope includes installation, repair, and finishing of cabinets, sash casing, door casing, wooden flooring, baseboards, countertops, and other millwork. Finish Carpentry under this classification does not include ceramic tile, marble, or artificial or cultured stone installation.

The C-3C Insulation and Weather Stripping scope includes installation of building insulation as well as weather stripping and caulking used for the internal control of weather effects. The scope also includes installation of firestop systems.

The C-3D Overhead Doors scope includes fabrication, erection, and installation of guides, counterweights, tracks, weather stripping, automatic and manual controls, and other equipment associated with the efficient operation of overhead doors.

The C-3E Drywall scope includes installation, taping, and finishing of drywall, gypsum wallboard panels and assemblies, sheathing, acoustical tile, and sheet-metal studs used for ceiling framing and nonstructural partitions.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the qualifying individual generally must document four years of relevant experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor within the applicable period required by the Nevada State Contractors Board.

Nevada contractor licensing also evaluates financial responsibility and establishes a monetary limit for the license. Bonding and other final licensing requirements must be completed before the contractor can operate under the issued license.

The 1 Package includes Contractor Compliance Guidance to assist customers with understanding important Nevada contractor responsibilities as they move from exam preparation into business operation.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental code reference supporting building-code preparation involving construction methods, structural provisions, materials, framing, and related requirements. This is the approved code reference used for C-3 exam-room navigation.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting construction-safety preparation involving personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, tools, material handling, and other jobsite safety subjects. This reference is not allowed in the C-3 trade exam room.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting framing, construction methods, tools, materials, layout, structural carpentry, finish work, doors, windows, and other practical carpentry subjects. This reference is not allowed in the trade exam room.
• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting wood-truss handling, installation, restraint, bracing, jobsite safety, and proper truss practices. This reference is not allowed in the C-3 trade exam room.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting drywall, gypsum panels, assemblies, installation, finishing, ceilings, partitions, and related construction methods. This reference is not allowed in the C-3 trade exam room.
• Finish Carpenter's Manual, Jim Tolpin, 1993
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed study reference supporting finish carpentry, measurement, fitting, trim, doors, cabinets, fixtures, tools, materials, and detailed installation techniques. This reference is not allowed in the C-3 trade exam room.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed business reference supporting preparation for Nevada's Contractor Management Survey and contractor Business and Law subjects.

All included technical and business books are highlighted and tabbed. Candidates should use the prepared reference set throughout the course to build familiarity with major topics and develop an organized approach to studying both the trade and Business and Law examinations.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to study the broader C-3 classification in an organized way. Because the license covers multiple carpentry and maintenance specialties, a structured study schedule can help candidates avoid concentrating too heavily on only framing or finish carpentry.

Build a strong carpentry foundation. Review framing, form work, floors, walls, roof systems, trusses, sheathing, subflooring, stairs, railings, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, flooring, countertops, millwork, measurements, tools, and fasteners.

Practice IBC navigation. The International Building Code is the code reference used for exam-room navigation. Practice moving through the index, chapters, sections, and tables efficiently under timed conditions.

Study truss handling and bracing. Use the BCSI guide to reinforce safe handling, installation, restraint, and bracing practices for metal plate connected wood trusses.

Review gypsum and drywall systems. Use the Gypsum Construction Handbook to study drywall panels, assemblies, installation, finishing, ceilings, sheathing, and nonstructural partitions.

Prepare for OSHA safety. Study personal protective equipment, fall hazards, ladders, scaffolds, tools, material handling, and construction-site safety before exam day because OSHA is a study-only reference for the trade examination.

Review insulation and overhead-door concepts. The full C-3 classification covers more than carpentry. Include insulation, weather stripping, firestop systems, overhead-door components, controls, tracks, guides, and related installation concepts in the preparation schedule.

Prepare separately for Business and Law. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management and licensing subjects rather than mixing Business and Law study into every technical carpentry session.

Use timed practice. The C-3 trade exam allows 120 minutes for 56 questions. Practice moving steadily through questions while deciding when a code lookup is useful and when trade knowledge should be applied directly.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, Business and Law preparation, licensing support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business reference library. Candidates can work through carpentry, building-code, truss, gypsum, safety, finish carpentry, and contractor management subjects using materials structured for repeated study.

With 1 year of course access, students have time to revisit difficult subjects and build stronger familiarity with the broader scope of the C-3 classification. This can be especially helpful because the license encompasses several different subclassifications and requires knowledge beyond basic framing.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to apply what they study through exam-style review, reference searches, and topic-based practice. Missed questions can be used to identify weak areas and direct additional study time where it is most useful.

Reference-navigation preparation helps candidates become more familiar with the International Building Code and use the approved code reference efficiently during the C-3 examination.

Application Service supports candidates with organizing the Nevada licensing application process. Business Formation includes assistance establishing an LLC or corporation so the contracting business is legally structured for operation.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number commonly used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand important Nevada contractor obligations so they can approach licensing and business operations with a more organized compliance structure.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, technical C-3 preparation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor license.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada C-3?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed technical and business rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,460 plus a refundable $350 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,810.

Is the $350 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $350 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Is the Nevada C-3 exam open book?

Yes. The C-3 trade examination allows the approved International Building Code, 2018 reference for code-based exam-room use. The other listed technical references are study materials and are not permitted in the trade examination room.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-3 exam?

The C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs examination contains 56 questions. Candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam and need 40 correct answers to meet the passing requirement.

What work does the Nevada C-3 classification cover?

The full C-3 classification includes work authorized under Carpentry and Repairs, Finish Carpentry, Insulation and Weather Stripping, Overhead Doors, and Drywall subclassifications.

Does the package include truss preparation?

Yes. The included BCSI guide supports preparation involving handling, installation, restraint, bracing, and jobsite practices for metal plate connected wood trusses.

Does the package include drywall study material?

Yes. The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition is included to support study of gypsum panels, drywall systems, installation, finishing, ceilings, and related construction topics.

Is the Nevada Business and Law book included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

Does The 1 Package include Business Formation?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included to help establish the contracting business as a legal business entity.

Is EIN Filing included?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included. An EIN can be used for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and other professional business functions.

Does The 1 Package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist customers with understanding important requirements associated with operating a Nevada contracting business.

Does the package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access for Nevada C-3 trade preparation, code navigation, carpentry review, truss study, gypsum and drywall preparation, safety study, and Business and Law preparation.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.