General Engineering (A) Contractor Exam Prep
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Pass your A General Engineering Contractor exam; it’s simple as 123!
ONE – Commit to passing your A General Engineering Contractor exam; Study at HOME and on your schedule.
- Read our best in the industry General-A exam preparation manual.
- Learn the art of dominating a four-answer multiple-choice exam.
- Watch industry experts review via Audio & Video General Engineering Knowledge, Construction Math, and Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
- Access hundreds of researched exam questions and answers.
- Memorize key exam concepts with Virtual Flashcards
- Take non-graded Practice Quizzes
- Verify your knowledge with simulated Full-length, Timed Exams
- PASS your Gen-A Engineering Contractor exam the first time you test.
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THREE: Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass their contractors’ license exams.
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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 – GENERAL ENGINEERING (A) CONTRACTOR (Trade Exam)
Choose your course format from either
eCourse – 100% Online! Trade eManual (not printable), Streaming Audio/Video, & Online Practice Tests
Or Printed Manual + Online Audio/Video & Online Practice Tests
Or Printed Manual + CDs, DVD’s & Online Testing
Our General A General Engineering Contractor License Trade Exam Course includes the following materials to maximize your study efforts.
- Trade Specific Textbooks
- Audio Lectures
- Video Lectures
- Online Practice Questions
- Simulated Online Exams
- Business Building Tools
CALIFORNIA (A) GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR EXAM TRADE MANUAL
The California A General Engineering exam manual briefly covers essential topics of the California General A exam’s trade section. Topics include concrete, rough & finish carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC, excavation, grading & paving, general trade knowledge, summaries from the California Building Code, the National Electrical Code, and Cal/OSHA health & Safety Orders.
EXCAVATION & GRADING HANDBOOK, Revised. (REQUIRED TO PASS – Sold Separately)
The Excavation and Grading Handbook, Revised, is essential to the General A Engineering course. The Handbook and accompanying lecture contain vital information for passing your General A exam.
(THE HANDBOOK IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY AS A TEXTBOOK & INTERACTIVE CD-R & SHIPPED VIA UPS)
AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES:
- STREAMING ONLINE AUDIO & VIDEO FILES or CDs & DVDs. Expert instructors with decades of experience cover fundamental General A exam concepts in greater detail. Our A/V lectures include Math Formulas, Plans, Specifications and Explanations, General Engineering General Knowledge, Review Questions, and Title 8 Health & Safety Orders.
THE LATEST ONLINE GEN-A STUDY QUESTIONS AND SIMULATED FINAL EXAMS
- VIRTUAL FLASHCARDS: Randomized questions via online flashcards. Our program tracks your progress and allows you to exclude questions you have already learned.
- PRACTICE EXAMS: Seven final practice exams, each timed to simulate actual exam conditions. The course also includes two Cal/OSHA Health & Safety tests. (exams are approximately 115 questions each.) Our General Engineering & Health and Safety update list any new questions to reflect changing trends in exam focus. Be confident that you are ready to pass your General A exam!
ASSISTANCE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION
- Get help filling out your contractor exam application or request a free review of your completed form before submission. All students in our General A Engineering course can call us at (866) 685 8564 for assistance.
ONE YEAR UNLIMITED ACCESS: To All Online eBooks, Audio/Video, Test Questions & Simulated Final Exams.
We provide complete access to all online course materials for an entire year. Other schools may offer only 90-day access to online tools to charge you extra $ for extended access to study materials.
THE GENERAL ENGINEERING (A) EXAM CONTAINS EIGHT MAJOR SECTIONS:
Section 1. Planning, Estimating -19% of Gen-A Exam
- Interpreting plans and specifications
- Code Compliance
- Evaluating job sites
- Coordinating projects
- Estimating costs for materials, equipment, and labor
Section 2. Structural Principles – 5% of Gen-A Exam
- Constructing structures
- Seismic requirements
- Basic engineering
Section 3. Earthwork and Surveying – 14% of Gen-A Exam
- Surveying job sites
- Preparing job sites
- Assessing soil conditions
- Assessing soil composition and expansion
Section 4. Subsurface Work – 20% of Gen-A Exam
- 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% of Gen-A Exam
- Constructing forms and falsework
- Placing and finishing concrete
- Installing pilings and foundations
Section 6. Buildings/Structures and Related Work – 9% of Gen-A Exam
- Installing mechanical systems
- Installing plumbing pipes
- Installing electrical systems
- Demolition, disposal, and recycling
Section 7. Roadwork and Paving – 5% of the Gen-A Exam
- Base for highways, roads, and parking lots
Section 8. Safety – 18% of Gen-A Exam
- 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 (B) Building exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.
2019 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
2019 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
2019 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
2019 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). 2021. 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 4/21
CSLB SCOPE FOR THE A-GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION
A general engineering contractor is a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill.
This includes the following divisions or subjects: irrigation ● drainage ● water power ● water supply ● flood control ● inland waterway ● harbors ● docks and wharves ● shipyards and ports ● dams and hydroelectric projects ● levees ● river control and reclamation works ● railroads ● highways ● streets and roads ● tunnels ● airports and airways ● sewers and sewage disposal plants and systems ● waste reduction plants ● bridges ● overpasses ● underpasses and other similar works ● pipelines and other systems for the transmission of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances ● parks ● playgrounds and other recreational works ● refineries ● chemical plants and similar industrial plants requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill ● powerhouses ● power plants and other utility plants and installations ● mines and metallurgical plants ● land leveling & earth-moving projects ● excavating ● grading ● trenching ● paving and surfacing work ● and cement and concrete works in connection with the above mentioned fixed works. (BPC §7056)
Excavation & Grading Handbook Revised
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Pass the Law & Business Exam
To obtain your initial contractor’s license, you must successfully complete both the Law & Business Exam, which focuses on California Contractor Law and appropriate business practices, as well as the Trade Exam pertaining to the specific trade you plan to engage in as a contractor.
Pass both exams to qualify for your 1st contractor’s license. “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!”
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You are off to a strong start if you readily answer seven or more questions correctly without guessing.
However, if you miss three or more questions, you risk failing the TRADE portion of the Gen-A Exam.
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