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C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor Exam Prep Course

Pass the C-23 Trade Exam: Easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Commit to passing your California C-23 Contractor exam. Prepare for your exam at home, on your own schedule. Utilize our multimedia resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, and PASS!”

Step 2: CSLB Application Assistance: We’re here to help you complete your C-23 contractor application correctly. Call us for personalized guidance and ensure a smooth application process.

Step 3: Study and Succeed – Proven Results: Our clients typically pass their trade exam on the first attempt. Your success is our goal. “Follow the Plan and Pass Your Exam!”

All qualifying individuals must also pass the California Contractor Law & Business Exam (sold separately below)

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🎯 Pass Your C-23 Contractor (Trade Exam)

  • Aim to Pass: Aim to pass the C-23 Ornamental Metal trade exam on your very first try.
  • Unbeatable Course: Experience California’s most effective & affordable C-23 contractors’ license course.
  • Proven Track Record: Our clients consistently pass their C-23 contractor trade exams, making us a trusted choice for exam preparation.

Pass your C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor Exam:

Online Flexible Study Plan:

  • Comprehensive Manual: Dive into our industry-leading C-23 Ornamental Metal contractor exam preparation manual.
  • Master Multiple-Choice: Learn strategies to dominate multiple-choice exams.
  • Multimedia Learning: Engage with audio and video content featuring industry experts on Math Review 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 C-23 Contractor exam on your first attempt.

🌟 The Most Effective Course in California at any price!

  • Online Advantage: Our multimedia course allows you to study at your pace and is the most affordable method for passing the C-23 Contractor License Exam.

Hassle-Free Application Process:

  • Paperwork Assistance: We’ll guide you through the CSLB application process.
  • Expert Help: Email us for personalized assistance and a free line-by-line review of your application before submission to the state. TLC is here to help to make your CSLB Application easier than ever!

Exam Success:

  • Pass Rate: Our students have a high success rate if they take our course to its entirety. If you have failed in the past, we are here to help increase that score with the latest updated information specific to your trade.
  • Exam Scheduling: Once your application is approved and you are ready, schedule your exam through PSI. (Refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more details. PSI – C-23 Ornamental Metal Candidate Information Bulletin

IT’S A FACT! When you read something, watch something, hear something, and then put that information to use – ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS  & ONLINE EXAMS, your ability to retain our study materials increases exponentially!

📚 Course Details: C-23 Contractor (Trade Exam)

  • Online Study: Skip the commute and study comfortably from your home or office.
  • Convenience: Our courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to prepare at your own pace.
  • Proven and Affordable: Rely on our proven methods to pass the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor exam without breaking the bank.

California C-23 Contractor (Trade Exam)

📝 Select Your Course Format:

Please choose the format that best suits your learning style & needs, & take advantage of our comprehensive study materials to prepare effectively for your C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor trade exam.

  • eCourse: Online Manual: (Read Only) + A/V & Testing:

    • The Course is 100% Online
    • Online Manual (not printable)
    • Online A/V (Audio/Video)
    • Online Practice Testing

  • or Printed Manual + Online A/V & Testing:

    • Printed Manual
    • Online A/V (Audio/Video)
    • Online Practice Testing

  • or Printed Manual + CDs, DVDs, & Online Testing:

    • Printed Manual
    • CDs & DVDs
    • Online Practice Testing

Included In Each Course Format:

Each of our C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor License Trade Exam Courses includes the following study materials as outlined below.

  • 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: Take multiple-timed practice exams.

📖 California C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor Exam Trade Manual

The California C-23 Ornamental Metal exam manual briefly covers essential topics of the California C-23 exam’s trade section.

  • Broad Coverage: This manual provides a concise overview of essential topics for the California C-23 Ornamental Metal exam’s trade section, including Hardware, Equipment, Welding, and Estimating.
  • Code Summaries: Gain insights from summarized sections from the California Building 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 Trade Knowledge: This section provides the basic trade information needed to pass the C-23 Ornamental Metal trade exam.
  • Health and Safety: Become familiar with Title 8 and other essential safety regulations and practices.
  • C-23 Exam Review Questions: Read and understand each question and read every word of the explanation. The principle behind the question is your key to success.

🎧 Audio/Video Lectures

  • Flexible Formats: Choose between streaming online audio & video files or opt for CDs & DVDs.
  • Expert Instruction:  Lectures include Math Formulas, Plans and Specifications, and Title 8 Health and Safety Orders.

⏱ Latest Online C-23 Study Questions and Online Practice Exams

Virtual Flashcards:

  • Randomized Questions: Keep your study sessions fresh and engaging via online flashcards.
  • 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:

  • One Timed General Exam: This practice exam consists of 95 questions, allowing you to practice under timed conditions. *Includes an updated exam with the most current questions.
  • Two Title 8 Health & Safety Tests: Each specialized test is to ensure you’re prepared for all aspects of the C-16 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 Knowledge, Health & Safety questions, and trade-specific updates.
  • Test & Expand Knowledge: Our questions are designed to test your existing knowledge and expand upon it through detailed explanations.

📞 Contractor Exam Application Assistance

  • Free Form Review: Request a free review of your completed contractor exam application to ensure it’s error-free before you submit it to the state.
  • Direct Assistance: All students enrolled in our C-23 Ornamental Metal course can call us at (866) 685-8564 or email support@thompsonlearningco.com for personalized assistance in completing the application.

One-Year Unlimited Access

  • All-Inclusive Resources: Gain unrestricted access to all online eManuals, audio/video materials, and practice 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.

🔍 CSLB C-23 Trade Exam Content & Source Material

  • In-Depth Overview: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what the C-23 Ornamental Metal Contractor trade exam entails.
  • Reference Compilation: Access a complete compilation of all reference materials used for the exam, ensuring you have all the resources you need.
  • Scope Outline: Understand the full scope of work covered under the C-236 contractor classification so you know exactly what to expect.

The C23 Ornamental Metal Exam: Five Major Sections.

Section 1. Planning and Estimating (24%)

  • Reviewing project information
  • Designing ornamental metal products
  • Evaluating job sites
  • Preparing for fabrication
  • Calculating Costs

Section 2. Fabrication (21%)

  • Cutting Metals
  • Building jigs
  • Forming metals
  • Welding & mechanical applications

Section 3. Installation (21%)

  • Digging postholes and installing posts
  • Fences, railings, and gates
  • Staircases, stringers, and treads
  • Miscellaneous products

Section 4. Finishes and Repairs (14%)

  • Preparation and application
  • Inspecting and repairing

Section 5. Safety (20%)

  • Personnel safety
  • Job site safety
  • Loading and transporting material

*Percentages are approximate

📚C-23 Ornamental Metal Exam Source Material:

The CSLB utilizes the following publications for the creation of the Insulation & Acoustical exam. California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov

2022 California Building Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org

2022 California Fire Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org

AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. American Welding Society.
PHONE: (800) 443-9353
INTERNET: www.aws.org

California Vehicle Code. Department of Motor Vehicles.
INTERNET: www.dmv.ca.gov

Modern Welding. Goodheart-Willcox Company.
PHONE: (800) 323-0440
INTERNET: www.g-w.com

State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2023. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com

Welding Handbook, Volume 2, Welding Processes, Part 1. A. O’Brien, American Welding Society.
PHONE: (800) 443-9353
INTERNET: www.aws.org

*Publisher information is current as of 1/23

🔍CSLB Scope for the Ornamental Metal Contractor Classification:

California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications

An ornamental metals contractor assembles, casts, cuts, shapes, stamps, forges, welds, fabricates, and installs sheet, rolled and cast, brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, wrought iron, monel metal, stainless steel, steel, and/or any other metal for the architectural treatment and ornamental decoration of structures. This classification does not include the work of a sheet metal contractor.

Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)

Add the California Law & Business Course

Required For Your Original Contractors License

We offer our California contractor exam study materials as two separate courses. (Each course is sold separately).

  1. C-23 TRADE EXAM.
  2. LAW & BUSINESS EXAM.

Pass the Law & Business Exam

Pass the Law & Business Exam for Your Original Contractor’s License

  • Law & Business Exam Focus: This exam concentrates on California Contractor Law and best business practices.
  • Path to Success: To qualify for your first contractor’s license, you must pass both the TRADE and LAW exams. Utilize our resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, and PASS!”

Prepare for both exams to ensure you meet all the requirements for your original contractor’s license. With the right resources and study habits, you’re on your way to becoming a licensed contractor.

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Free C-23 Ornamental Metal Practice Quiz!

  • Try a free practice quiz to see what types of questions you’ll get on the C-23 Ornamental Metal exam.
  • Similar to Actual Test Questions: These free practice questions are designed to be similar to those on the real exam.

Use this free test to get a preview of the types of questions found on the exam.

Welcome to your free C-23 Ornamental Metal Quiz

1. 
You have mounted a handrail with a handgrip diameter of 2-1/4 inches on a wall so that the distance between the inward surface of the handrail and the wall is 1-1/2 inches. You have proceeded__________.
2. 
The handgrip portion of a handrail must be at least __________ and no more than__________.
3. 
Escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms must have an area with a clear net opening of at least__________.
4. 
Escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms must have a minimum net clear opening height of__________.
5. 
Escape or rescue windows from sleeping rooms must have a minimum net clear opening width of__________.
6. 
The maximum rise of stairs for a fire escape is__________.
7. 
According to the Building Code, what is the minimum height of a handrail for a fire escape?
8. 
According to the Building Code, guard rails and handrails must be designed to resist a concentrated load of at least__________.
9. 
Cast iron and nonferrous metals are __________ .
10. 
Building Code regulations on exit doors apply to areas with an occupant load of __________ or more.
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