C-8 Concrete Contractor Exam Prep Course

Pass the C-8 Trade Exam: Easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Commit to passing your California C-8 Contractor exam. Prepare for your exam at home, on your own schedule. Utilize our multimedia resources to “Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, & PASS!”


Step 2: CSLB Application Assistance: We’re here to help you complete your C-8 contractor application correctly. Call us for personalized guidance & 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-8 Contactor (Trade Exam)

  • Aim to Pass: Aim to pass the C-8 Concrete trade exam on your very first try.
  • Unbeatable Course: Experience California’s most effective & affordable C-8 Concrete contractors’ license course.
  • Proven Track Record: Our clients consistently pass their C-8 contractor trade exams, making us a trusted choice for exam preparation.

Pass your C-8 Concrete Contractor exam:


Online Flexible Study Plan:

  • Comprehensive Manual: Dive into our industry-leading C-8 Concrete exam preparation manual.
  • Master Multiple-Choice: Learn strategies to dominate multiple-choice exams.
  • Multimedia Learning: Engage with audio and video content featuring industry experts discussing General Trade Knowledge, Math Review, and Title 8 Health and 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-8 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-8 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-8 Concrete Candidate Information Bulletin

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

Course Details: C-8 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-8 Concrete Contractor exam without breaking the bank.

California C-8 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-8 Concrete 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-8 Concrete 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-8 Concrete Contractor Exam Trade Manual

The California C-8 Concrete exam manual briefly covers essential topics of the California C-8 exam’s trade section.

  • Broad Coverage: This manual provides a concise overview of essential topics for the California C-8 Concrete exam’s trade section, including Concrete, Classifications of Mixes, Admixtures, Reinforcement, Formwork, Placing Concrete, Finishing, Curing, Repairs, Accessibility, and Architectural Scale,
  • Code Summaries: Gain insights from summarized sections of the 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-8 Concrete trade exam.
  • Health and Safety: Become familiar with Title 8 and other essential safety regulations and practices.
  • C-8 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: Learn from instructors with decades of experience, covering key C-8 exam concepts in depth. Lectures include Math Formulas, Plans & Specifications, General Trade Knowledge & Review Questions, and Title 8 Health & Safety Orders.

Latest Online C-8 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:

  • Two Timed General Exams: Each practice exam consists of 120 questions, allowing you to practice under timed conditions. *Includes an updated exam with the most current questions.
  • Two Title 8 Health & Safety Tests: Specialized tests to ensure you’re prepared for all aspects of the C-8 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 and Safety, 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.

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-8 Concrete 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-8 Trade Exam Content & Source Material

  • In-Depth Overview: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what the C-8 Concrete 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-8 contractor classification so you know exactly what to expect.

The C8 Concrete Exam. Five Major Sections:


Section 1. Planning and Estimation (28%)

  • Planning concrete projects
  • Estimating concrete projects

Section 2. Pre-placement Preparation (28%)

  • Demolition, grading, and excavating
  • Layout and forming
  • Installing drains and moisture barriers
  • Installing reinforcement and embedded items

Section 3. Placing and Finishing (19%)

  • Placing concrete
  • Applying finishes
  • Curing and testing

Section 4. Post-placement Tasks (8%)

  • Applying stains and sealers
  • Stripping forms; repairing, grouting, and caulking concrete

Section 5. Safety (17%)

  • Employee safety
  • Job site safety

*Percentages are approximate


C-8 Concrete Exam Source Material:

The CSLB utilizes the following publications to create the Concrete Contractor exam. California codebooks are online at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc or purchased directly from the publishers.

2022 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

2022 California Residential Code. Title 24. International Code Council.
Phone: (800) 786-4452.
Free Access: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes
Purchase: http://www.iccsafe.org

Concrete in Practice. National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
Phone: (888) 846-7622
Purchase: www.nrmca.org

Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated. Emmons, Peter H. RS Means.
Phone: (800) 334-3509
Purchase: www.rsmeans.com

Construction Best Management Practices Handbook. California Stormwater Quality Association.
Phone: (650) 366-1042
Purchase: www.casqa.org/resources/bmp-handbooks/construction

The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction. Kennedy, Lindsay K. American Society of Concrete Contractors.
Phone: (314) 962-0210
Purchase: www.ascconline.org

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th edition. Portland Cement Association.
Phone: (800) 868-6733
Purchase: www.cement.org

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
Purchase: http://www.mancomm.com

Underground Service Alert Guidelines. California Government Code 4216 and California Business & Professions Code 7110.
Phone: (800) 642-2444 or (800) 422-4133
Purchase: www.digalert.org

 

*Publisher information is current as of 1/23


CSLB Scope for the Concrete Contractor Classification:

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

A concrete contractor forms, pours, places, finishes and installs specified mass, pavement, flat and other concrete work; and places and sets screeds for pavements or flatwork. This class shall not include contractors whose sole contracting business is the application of plaster coatings or the placing and erecting of steel or bars for the reinforcing of mass, pavement, flat and other concrete work.

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-8 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.

$199.50

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Free C-8 Concrete Practice Quiz!

  • Try a free practice quiz to see what types of questions you’ll get on the C-8 Concrete 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-8 Concrete Quiz

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1. 
In cold weather, do NOT allow concrete to cool faster than ______ per hour for the first 24 hours.

2. 
When finishing concrete flatwork, dark "trowel burns" are most likely to be caused by which of the following?

3. 
You are hired to fill an abandoned mine. What product are you likely to use?

4. 
Curling of a slab is most often related to:

5. 
When a delamination takes place in a slab surface, the top 1/8 inch layer becomes dense and separates from the base by a thin layer of air or water. Delaminations usually form during:

6. 
Delaminations in concrete can be detected by:

7. 
Expect to see a loss of about ______ air as concrete is conveyed through a pump.

8. 
Weather is considered "cold" when the average daily temperature is less than ______ for more than 3 days in a row AND the air temperature is no more than ______ for more than half a day.

9. 
Fresh concrete freezes if its temperature falls below:

10. 
A drop in concrete temperature by 20°F will ______ the setting time.

11. 
What sort of PPE (personal protective equipment) is recommended when using cleaning solvent?

12. 
What should be done with lifelines, safety harnesses, and shock-absorbing lanyards that have been subjected to impact loading?

13. 
What is the longest standard length of a scaffold plank?

14. 
On a 120V circuit, what color is the (protective) ground wire?

15. 
What is the minimum distance apart that acetylene and oxygen cylinders must be stored?

16. 
Which of the following is a correct method for storing acetylene cylinders?

17. 
Which of the following is the best choice for hoisting a full gas cylinder?

18. 
Cylinders containing ______ shall not be taken into confined spaces.

19. 
A dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher rated at least ______ must be kept near operations where bottled fuel gases are being used.

20. 
No more than ______ of paints, solvents, and chemicals may be stored in a room unless an approved safety storage cabinet is present.