The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor (C-17) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor (C-17) licensing process with The 1 Package, an all-inclusive exam preparation, licensing, and business setup solution designed for contractors pursuing the Nevada C-17 specialty classification. This package combines highlighted and tabbed rental study books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, trade-focused review, closed-book exam preparation, and Nevada Business and Law study support.

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. A C-17 license covers the work authorized under the classification's lathing and plastering-related subclassifications, including lathing, plastering, drywall, acoustical tile, coatings of stucco and cement, and sheet-metal studs for ceilings and nonstructural partition walls.

Because the C-17 trade examination is a closed-book examination, candidates cannot depend on reference books during testing. Preparation should focus on developing practical understanding and recall of the trade subjects represented by the study materials. Candidates should become comfortable with lath systems, plastering materials, surface preparation, stucco and cement coatings, gypsum construction, drywall-related concepts, application methods, finishing practices, and construction safety before examination day.

The technical study materials included with this package are Plastering Skills, 1984; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition. These books provide preparation material for plastering methods, lath systems, gypsum construction, jobsite safety, surface preparation, application techniques, and related trade knowledge.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for Nevada contractor Business and Law preparation. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to provide an organized study experience and help candidates locate important material during their preparation.

The 1 Package also includes 1 year of course access and Application Service. Beyond exam and licensing preparation, customers receive Business Formation for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance to help establish and organize the Nevada contracting business.

Package Price: $2,310 plus a refundable $200 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,510.

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

Exam Details

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering trade examination is part of the contractor licensing qualification process. The Nevada State Contractors Board evaluates applicants and authorizes eligible qualifying individuals to proceed with the required examinations. PSI administers Nevada contractor licensing examinations.

C-17 preparation should address the broad scope of the classification. The Nevada C-17 license encompasses multiple types of interior and exterior finish work rather than a single plastering task. Candidates should be prepared to study the selection and installation of lath, plaster materials and coatings, gypsum systems, stucco and cement coatings, acoustical tile applications, nonstructural sheet-metal studs, surface preparation, installation methods, finishing, and construction safety.

Plastering Skills, 1984 supports preparation for traditional plastering knowledge, including lath and plaster systems, surface preparation, mixing, application, base and finish coats, stucco work, finishing methods, and practical trade procedures.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety preparation. Candidates should understand jobsite safety principles related to ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, respiratory concerns, and other hazards that may be encountered during lathing, plastering, drywall, and stucco work.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition supports study of gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, drywall-related construction, installation procedures, finishing, assemblies, and related materials. This is particularly useful because the C-17 classification also includes work authorized under the drywall subclassification.

Candidates pursuing a Nevada contractor license generally must also satisfy the Nevada Business and Law, or Contractor Management Survey, requirement unless an applicable waiver is approved. The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports study of contractor management topics separate from the C-17 technical trade material.

Closed Book Test

The Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering trade examination is a closed-book test. The included Plastering Skills, OSHA, and Gypsum Construction Handbook materials are used for preparation and are not available for reference during the trade examination.

Closed-book preparation requires a different study strategy from an open-book contractor exam. Candidates cannot rely on searching a reference during testing, so the goal should be to understand the material well enough to recognize correct procedures, materials, safety requirements, and construction concepts from memory.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books to organize study before examination day. Highlighting can draw attention to important concepts, while tabs can make repeated review more efficient. Although the books cannot be used during the trade test, organized preparation can help candidates revisit difficult topics and strengthen retention.

Plastering preparation should emphasize the relationship between substrates, bases, lath, plaster materials, mixing, application, curing, base coats, finish coats, and completed surfaces. Candidates should understand why specific methods are used, not simply memorize isolated terms.

Safety preparation should focus on recognizing proper jobsite procedures. Since OSHA information cannot be looked up during the examination, candidates should be familiar with common construction hazards and safe work practices associated with scaffolds, ladders, tools, personal protective equipment, material handling, and work at elevation.

Gypsum construction preparation should include wallboard and gypsum products, installation methods, finishing procedures, ceilings, partitions, assemblies, accessories, and other gypsum-related concepts connected to the C-17 classification.

Practice-oriented study is especially important for a closed-book exam. Candidates can use practice questions to test whether they truly understand a subject. Missed questions should be reviewed by topic so additional study can be directed toward plastering, lathing, gypsum construction, safety, or another weak area.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-17 Lathing and Plastering classification. Applicants must complete the applicable experience, application, examination, financial, background, and final licensing requirements before a contractor license can be issued.

1. Confirm the C-17 classification. Determine that Lathing and Plastering matches the scope of work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the individual who will qualify the business for the C-17 classification.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare appropriate records demonstrating relevant work experience in the requested trade classification.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor license application. Gather the required business, qualifying-party, financial, and supporting documentation.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the applicant's qualifications before examination authorization is issued.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures associated with Nevada contractor licensing.
7. Provide applicable financial information. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of the licensing process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Once the application and experience requirements are accepted, the qualifying individual can proceed with required testing.
9. Schedule required examinations. Nevada contractor examinations are administered through PSI after eligibility is issued.
10. Prepare for the C-17 closed-book trade exam. Review plastering, lathing, gypsum construction, stucco and cement applications, surface preparation, safety, and related trade subjects.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Contractor Management Survey preparation.
12. Complete applicable examinations. Satisfy the trade and Business and Law testing requirements unless an applicable waiver is approved.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bond, and remaining Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.
14. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included with The 1 Package.
15. Obtain the EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to support the contracting business.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to help organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process while the candidate focuses on preparing for the trade and Business and Law requirements.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-17 classification authorizes a qualified license holder to perform the work included within the C-17 lathing and plastering subclassifications.

Lathing: This work includes selecting and applying wood and metal lath and other products designed to provide a base for plaster coatings. It can include channel iron used to support fireproof lath and solid plaster partitions within the authorized scope.

Plastering: This work includes coating surfaces with plaster made from materials such as sand, cement, quicklime, hydrated lime, and water, along with installation of lath or another suitable base for the plaster.

Drywall: The C-17 classification also includes the work authorized under the drywall subclassification, including installation and coating of gypsum wallboard and sheathing and installation of suspended ceiling systems made from gypsum wallboard.

Acoustical Tile: The classification includes installation of wood, mineral, fiber, and other types of acoustical tile by adhesives or other accepted methods, along with preparation of the installation surface.

Coatings of Stucco and Cement: The scope includes manual or mechanical application of stucco and cement coatings, preparation of surfaces, provision of the appropriate base for coatings, and related fireproofing work within the classification.

Studs of Sheet Metal: C-17 also includes erection and installation of sheet-metal studs used to frame ceilings and nonstructural partition walls.

For the standard Nevada licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual must generally document at least four years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the specific classification requested. Current Nevada licensing guidance states that this experience must generally have been obtained within the 10 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.

Nevada contractor applicants must also satisfy applicable management qualification requirements. A Business and Law examination is generally required in addition to the trade examination unless the qualifying individual qualifies for an approved waiver.

Financial responsibility, bonding, and background requirements are also part of Nevada contractor licensing. These requirements are separate from passing the trade examination and must be completed before the contractor license is issued.

Reference Books

• Plastering Skills, 1984
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting plastering methods, lath and plaster systems, surface preparation, mixing, application, base coats, finish coats, stucco work, finishing techniques, and practical trade knowledge. This book is used for preparation for the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting construction safety topics including scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, fall hazards, and other jobsite safety requirements. This reference is used for study and is not available during the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting gypsum products, drywall systems, wall and ceiling construction, installation, finishing, assemblies, accessories, and practical gypsum construction concepts. This book is used for preparation for the closed-book C-17 trade examination.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental business reference supporting preparation for the Nevada Contractor Management Survey and contractor Business and Law requirements.

All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to provide a structured study resource. For the closed-book C-17 trade examination, the value of highlighting and tabs is primarily during preparation, helping candidates return to important subjects efficiently as they build knowledge and recall.

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, allowing candidates to organize preparation around the complete C-17 trade scope and Nevada Business and Law requirements.

Study plastering systems as complete assemblies. Learn how surfaces, lath, plaster materials, mixing, application, base coats, finish coats, and finishing methods work together instead of memorizing each concept separately.

Review surface preparation carefully. Proper preparation is fundamental to successful plaster and stucco work. Candidates should understand the condition of the substrate, preparation methods, bases, bonding considerations, and the steps that occur before the finish material is applied.

Learn lathing concepts. Review wood and metal lath, plaster bases, attachment, support, and the role of lathing in creating a suitable surface for plaster coatings.

Study gypsum systems. Use the Gypsum Construction Handbook to review wallboard, sheathing, ceilings, partitions, installation methods, finishing, accessories, and related gypsum construction.

Prepare for safety from memory. Because the C-17 trade examination is closed book, OSHA-related safety concepts should be studied for recognition and recall. Review ladders, scaffolds, PPE, tools, material handling, and jobsite hazards.

Review stucco and cement coatings. Understand surface preparation, bases, application methods, materials, and finishing procedures associated with stucco and cement-based coating work.

Use practice questions actively. When a question is missed, identify the underlying topic and return to the appropriate book or course section. This builds a stronger preparation routine than memorizing individual answers.

Prepare separately for Business and Law. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management and licensing subjects separately from the technical C-17 trade material.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, closed-book exam study, Nevada Business and Law preparation, licensing support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business study library. Candidates can work through plastering procedures, lathing systems, OSHA safety material, gypsum construction, and Nevada contractor Business and Law subjects throughout their preparation.

With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to revisit challenging topics, review missed practice questions, and build stronger recall for the closed-book C-17 trade examination. Students can focus additional attention on plastering, lathing, gypsum systems, safety, stucco, surface preparation, or other areas where more study is needed.

Practice-oriented preparation is especially useful for a closed-book test because candidates must rely on learned trade knowledge during the examination. Exam-style review helps reinforce understanding and identify topics that require additional study.

Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process while candidates concentrate on their trade and Business and Law preparation.

Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included to help establish the contracting business as a legal business entity. EIN Filing with the IRS is also included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance provides assistance understanding important Nevada contractor compliance responsibilities so the business can approach licensing and operations with a more organized structure.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, C-17 trade preparation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada Lathing and Plastering Contractor license and establishing their contracting business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada C-17?

The package includes Plastering Skills, 1984; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926; Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition; Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; 1 year of course access; Application Service; Business Formation; EIN Filing with the IRS; and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,310 plus a refundable $200 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,510.

Is the $200 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $200 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.

Is the Nevada C-17 Lathing and Plastering trade exam closed book?

Yes. The C-17 trade examination is closed book. The included technical books are used for study before examination day and are not available for reference during the trade test.

What books are included for the C-17 trade exam preparation?

The technical study books are Plastering Skills, 1984; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); and Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition.

What work does the Nevada C-17 classification cover?

The C-17 classification includes work authorized under lathing, plastering, drywall, acoustical tile, stucco and cement coatings, and sheet-metal stud subclassifications.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

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

Does The 1 Package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The package includes 1 year of course access for C-17 technical preparation, closed-book review, practice-oriented study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include Business Formation?

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

Is EIN Filing with the IRS included?

Yes. EIN Filing is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional business operations.

Does The 1 Package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

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

How much qualifying experience does Nevada generally require?

The Trade Qualified Individual generally needs at least four years of relevant experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the specific classification requested, with that experience obtained within the 10 years immediately preceding the application.

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

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