
C-6 Cabinet Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor Exam
Passing The C-6 Trade Exam is Easy as 1,2,3!
- Commit to passing your California C-6 Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry. Prepare to pass at HOME on your schedule; “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!“
- Apply to the CSLB. We will also help you with your C-6 application! Call us for assistance.
- Study. Our clients typically pass the exam on their 1st attempt! “Follow the plan and pass your exam!“
All qualifying individuals must also pass the California Contractor Law & Business Exam (sold separately)
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Pass your C-6 Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry Contractor exam; it’s simple as 123!
ONE – Commit to becoming a C-6 Cabinet, and Millwork Contractor. Study at HOME, and on your schedule; Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!
- Read our best in the industry C-6 Finish Carpentry exam prep manual.
- Listen & watch as experts review Math & Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
- Learn the art of dominating a four-question multiple-choice exam.
- PASS your C-6 Finish Carpentry exam.
The most effective C-6 contractor exam course available in California at ANY price!
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TWO – Apply to the CSLB. We will help! New online tools will help you correctly fill out your original C-6 Finish Carpentry contractor exam application. Fill out the form, call us for assistance, and schedule a free line-by-line review of your application before submission to the CSLB!
With our help, submitting a proper C-6 License application to the CSLB has never been easier!
THREE – Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass their C-6 Finish Carpentry contractor exam.
When ready to test, schedule your exam through PSI. Please read the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for more information. PSI – C-6 Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry
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 C-6 CABINET, MILLWORK, AND FINISH CARPENTRY CONTRACTOR
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, DVDs & Online Testing
Our C-6 Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry Contractor License Trade Exam Course include the following course materials to maximize your study efforts.
- Trade Specific Textbooks
- Audio Lectures
- Video Lectures
- Online Practice Questions
- Simulated Online Exams
CALIFORNIA C-6 CABINET, MILLWORK, AND FINISH CARPENTRY LICENSE EXAM MANUAL:
The C-6 Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry Contractor exam manual cover the essential topics of the California C-6 Finish Carpentry contractor license exam. Topics include Veneer, Abrasives, Adhesives, Wood Joints, and Doors. The manual also includes brief summaries from the Woodworking Institute of California, Title 8 Health and Safety Orders, and Cabinet, Millwork, and Finish Carpentry Review Questions.
The C-6 Cabinet and Finish Carpentry Contractor Study Guide contains the following sections;
- MATH REVIEW: covers math and estimating formulas, units of measurement, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This contains basic trade information all students must know to pass the C-6 Trade exam.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY: Our comprehensive health and safety section familiarizes students with Cal/OSHA and other regulations and practices.
- REVIEW QUESTIONS: Lists the most difficult questions, indexed to the relevant section of the manual.
AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES:
Streaming online Audio/Video files or CDs & DVDs. Expert instructors with decades of experience cover fundamental C-6 Finish Carpentry exam concepts in greater detail. Our audio/video lectures cover Math Formulas and Title 8 Health & Safety lectures.
C-6 CABINET, MILLWORK, AND FINISH CARPENTRY ONLINE PRACTICE TOOLS:
- FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history and also allows you to exclude questions you have already learned.
- PRACTICE EXAMS: Five final practice exams, each timed to simulate actual exam conditions. The course also includes two Cal/OSHA Health & Safety tests. (exams are approximately 95 questions each.) Our C-66 and Title 8 Health and Safety update list any new questions to reflect changing trends in exam focus.
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 C-6 Finish Carpentry 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 in the hopes of charging you extra $ for extended access to study materials.

The C6 Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry Exam contains five major sections:
Section 1. Planning and Estimating (20% of C6 Exam)
- Planning cabinetry and millwork projects
- Estimating cabinetry and millwork projects
Section 2. Cabinetry and Millwork Fabrication (24% of C6 Exam)
- Milling cabinetry and millwork
- Assembling cabinetry and millwork
- Storing cabinetry and millwork
- Transporting cabinetry and millwork
Section 3. Insulation 25% of C6 Exam)
- Demolishing old cabinets
- Identifying possible hazardous materials
- Job site preparation
- Installing cabinets
- Finishing cabinets
Section 4. Millwork Installation (16% of C6 Exam)
- Installing millwork
- Installing stairs and mantels
- Refacing cabinets and millwork
- Installing windows and doors
Section 5. Safety (15% of C6 Exam)
- Personnel safety
- Job site safety
- Recycling and disposing of materials
*Percentages are approximate
C-6 Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry exam source material:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications to create the cabinet, millwork & finish carpentry exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.
2019 California Building Code. California Code of Regulations, 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 Green Building Standards Code. California Code of Regulations, Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org
LEAD Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting. Joint EPA-HUD Curriculum.
Free Access: www.epa.gov/LEAD
Purchase: www.ehsmaterials.com
Modern Cabinetmaking. Umstattd, Davis & Molzahn.
Phone: 800-323-0440
Purchase: www.g-w.com
North American Architectural Woodwork Standards. Woodwork Institute, Architectural Woodwork Institute, and Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada.
Phone: (916) 372-9943
Purchase: www.woodworkinstitute.com
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 5/22
Official CSLB Description of License Classification for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry Contractor.
A cabinet, millwork, and finish carpentry contractor makes cabinets, cases, sashes, doors, trims, nonbearing partitions, and other “finish carpentry” by cutting, surfacing, joining, gluing, and fabricating wood or other products to provide a functional surface. This contractor also places, erects, and finishes such cabinets and millwork in structures.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)


Law & Business Exam
Pass the CA LAW & BUSINESS EXAM covering California contractor law, and pass the TRADE EXAM covering the trade you wish to practice.
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 C-5 Exam.