General Engineering (A) Contractor Exam Prep
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1️⃣ Home-Based, Flexible Study Plan
- Comprehensive Manual: Dive into our industry-leading General-A exam preparation manual.
- Master Multiple-Choice: Learn strategies to dominate four-answer multiple-choice exams.
- Multimedia Learning: Engage with audio and video content featuring industry experts on general engineering, construction math, and Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
- Question Bank: Access hundreds of researched exam questions and answers.
- Interactive Tools: Use virtual flashcards and non-graded quizzes to reinforce key concepts.
- Online Practice Exams: Test your knowledge with online timed practice exams.
- First-Time Success: Aim to pass your Gen-A Engineering Contractor exam on your first attempt.
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- Online Advantage: Our multimedia course is your best and most affordable method for passing the General A Contractor License Exam.
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- Paperwork Assistance: We’ll guide you through the CSLB application process with new online tools.
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3️⃣ Exam Success
- Score Boost: Our students typically see dramatic improvements in their test scores.
- Exam Scheduling: When ready, schedule your exam through PSI. (Refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more details. – PSI General Engineering Candidate Information Bulletin
IT’s A FACT! When you read something – eTEXTBOOKS, watch something – VIDEO FILES, hear something – AUDIO FILES, and then put that information to use – ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ONLINE EXAMS, your ability to retain our study materials increases exponentially!
📚 California A-General Engineering Contractor (Trade Exam)
📝 Select Your Course Format:
Choose the format that best suits your learning style and needs, and take advantage of our comprehensive study materials to prepare effectively for your General Engineering (A) Contractor trade exam.
eCourse: Online Manual: (Read Only) + A/V & Testing:
- Course 100% Online
- Online Manual (not printable)
- Online A/V (Audio/Video)
- Online Testing
Printed Manual + Online A/V & Testing:
- Printed Manual
- Online A/V (Audio/Video)
- Online Testing
Printed Manual + CDs, DVDs, & Online Testing:
- Printed Manual
- CDs & DVDs
- Online Testing
📝 Included In Each Course Format:
Each of our General A General Engineering Contractor License Trade Exam Courses includes the following:
- Trade-Specific Manuals or eManuals: Comprehensive guides covering all relevant topics.
- Audio Lectures: Listen to expert insights and explanations.
- Video Lectures: Visualize key concepts through video content.
- Flash Card Mode: Test your knowledge with Virtual Flashcards.
- Online Practice Exams: Tale multiple-timed practice exams.
📖 CALIFORNIA (A) GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR EXAM TRADE MANUAL
The California A General Engineering exam manual briefly covers essential topics of the California Gen-A exam’s trade section.
- Broad Coverage: This manual provides a concise overview of essential topics for the California General Engineering (A) exam’s trade section, including concrete, carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC, excavation, grading & paving, and more.
- Code Summaries: Gain insights from summarized sections of the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, and Title 8 Health & Safety Orders.
Inside The Study Guide
- Math Review: Get a solid foundation with an introduction to construction math, covering estimating formulas, measurement units, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- General Knowledge: This section provides the basic trade information needed to pass the General (A) trade exam.
- Health and Safety: Become familiar with Title 8 and other essential safety regulations and practices.
- General-A Exam Review Questions: Find a list of the most challenging exam questions, each indexed to the relevant section in the manual for easy reference.
📖 EXCAVATION AND GRADING HANDBOOK, Revised. (Required to Pass – Sold Separately)
- Essential Material: This handbook is a crucial component of the General A Engineering course and contains vital information for passing your General A exam.
- Multiple Formats: The handbook is available exclusively as a textbook and an interactive CD-R.
- Shipping Details: Your materials will be shipped directly to you for your convenience.
🎧 AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES
- Flexible Formats: Choose between streaming online audio & video files or opt for CDs & DVDs.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from instructors with decades of experience, covering key General A exam concepts in depth. Lectures include Math Formulas, Plans and Specifications, General Engineering Knowledge, Review Questions, and Title 8 Health and Safety Orders.
📆THE LATEST ONLINE GEN-A STUDY QUESTIONS AND SIMULATED FINAL EXAMS
📚VIRTUAL FLASHCARDS:
- Randomized Questions: Via online flashcards, keep your study sessions fresh and engaging.
- Progress Tracking: Know where you stand and what you’ve mastered.
- Exclude Mastered Questions: Focus only on what you need to learn.
⏱ TRADE PRACTICE EXAMS AND UPDATED QUESTIONS
- Seven Timed General Exams: Each practice exam consists of approximately 120 questions, allowing you to practice under timed conditions.
- Two Title 8 Health & Safety Tests: Specialized tests to ensure you’re prepared for all aspects of the General A exam.
- Inclusive Trade Practice Questions: Each course includes practice questions complete with questions, answers, and in-depth explanations to deepen your understanding of trade concepts.
- Updated Questions: Stay current with the latest General Engineering and Health and Safety questions and trade-specific updates.
- Test & Expand Knowledge: Our questions are designed not just to test your existing knowledge but to expand upon it through detailed explanations.
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- Free Form Review: Before you submit, request a free review of your completed contractor exam application to ensure it’s error-free.
- Direct Assistance: All students enrolled in our General A Engineering course can call us at (866) 685-8564 for personalized assistance in completing the application.
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- All-Inclusive Resources: Gain unrestricted access to all online eBooks, audio/video materials, test questions, and simulated final exams.
- 365 Days of Access: Unlike other schools that limit you to 30, 90, or 180 days, we offer a full year of access to all online course materials, ensuring you have ample time to prepare.
🔍The A-General Engineering Exam: Eight Major Sections
Section 1: Planning, Estimating (19%)
- Interpreting plans and specifications
- Code Compliance
- Evaluating job sites
- Coordinating projects
- Estimating costs for materials, equipment, and labor
Section 2: Structural Principles (5%)
- Constructing structures
- Seismic requirements
- Basic engineering
Section 3: Earthwork and Surveying (14%)
- Surveying job sites
- Preparing job sites
- Assessing soil conditions
- Assessing soil composition and expansion
Section 4: Subsurface Work (20%)
- Shoring and sloping excavations
- Preventing erosion
- Tunneling, drilling, and boring
- Installing pipelines
- Connecting and testing systems
- Connecting dry utilities
Section 5: Foundation and Concrete Construction (10%)
- Constructing forms and falsework
- Placing and finishing concrete
- Installing pilings and foundations
Section 6: Buildings/Structures and Related Work (9%)
- Installing mechanical systems
- Installing plumbing pipes
- Installing electrical systems
- Demolition, disposal, and recycling
Section 7: Roadwork and Paving (5%)
- Base for highways, roads, and parking lots
Section 8: Safety (18%)
- Personnel and job safety
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hazardous material safety
*Percentages are approximate
📚A-General Engineering Exam Source Material:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications to create the General (A) Engineering exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.
2022 California Building Code. Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452.
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: http://www.iccsafe.org
2022 California Electrical Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. BNI Publications, Inc.
Phone: (888) 264-2665
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: www.bnibooks.com
2022 California Fire Code California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: www.iccsafe.org
2022 California Plumbing Code. Title 24. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
Phone: (909) 472-4100
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: www.iapmo.org
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways: Part 6. Temporary Traffic Control. State CA, Department of Transportation, Caltrans.
Phone: (916) 654-2852
Free Access: www.dot.ca.gov/manuals
Excavation and Grading Handbook. Craftsman Book Company.
Phone: (800) 829-8123
Purchase: www.craftsman-book.com
Formwork for Concrete (SP-4). American Concrete Institute.
Phone: (248) 848-3700
Purchase: www.concrete.org
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Methods and Materials. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. Wiley.
Phone: (877) 762-2974
INTERNET: www.wiley.com
Moving the Earth: Excavation Equipment, Methods, Safety, and Cost. McGraw-Hill Professional.
Phone: (877) 833-5524
INTERNET: www.mhprofessional.com
Standard Plans and Standard Specifications, State of California Department of Transportation. Caltrans Publications Unit.
Phone: (916) 654-2852
Free Access: http://www.dot.ca.gov
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2022. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
Phone: (877) 626-2666
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub7.html
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub5.html
Free Access: https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub4.html
Purchase: http://www.mancomm.com
*Publisher information is current as of 10/22
🔍CSLB Scope for the A-General Engineering Contractor Classification
The A-General Engineering Contractor is specialized in fixed works requiring engineering knowledge and skill. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Irrigation, drainage, water power, water supply,
- Flood control, inland waterways, harbors, docks, wharves,
- Shipyards, ports, dams, hydroelectric projects,
- Railroads, highways, streets, roads, tunnels, airports,
- Sewers, sewage disposal plants, waste reduction plants,
- Pipelines for petroleum and other substances,
- Parks, playgrounds, recreational works,
- Refineries, chemical plants, powerhouses, power plants,
- Mines, metallurgical plants,
- Land leveling, earthmoving, excavating, grading, trenching, paving, surfacing,
- Cement and concrete works related to the above-fixed works.
Excavation & Grading Handbook Revised
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