Marine Specialty Contractor License Exam
Scope of Work:
If you build docks, seawalls, boat lifts or other waterfront structures, then this is your license. It is a specialty classification, which means its scope is set by board rule and covers that particular kind of work rather than buildings generally. Our school covers the Business and Finance portion of the required exams for this license but we do not cover the trade knowledge portion. Most applicants have extensive knowledge in their trade and don’t have a problem passing that exam but need help with the Business and Finance portion.
Exam Information:
In the State of Florida contractors must pass both the Business & Finance and Trade Knowledge examinations with a minimum score of 70%. These tests may be taken in any order, but since the Business & Finance books and study material are required for both exams (for many, but not all license classifications), it is much easier to prepare, pass, and get this exam completed first.
(1) Business & Finance Exam — "Computer Based Test"
This is an "Open Book Test" utilizing 3 exam reference books with (120) scored multiple choice questions to be completed in a (6 ½) hour test session. It is administered on computer at over a thousand Pearson VUE testing centers across the country, and students may schedule the exam at any location and on any date convenient for them. Note that you must register at least 10 days prior to your target exam date.
(2) Marine Specialty Trade Knowledge Exam
This exam is administered by the State and uses its own reference books, which are separate from the Business & Finance material. We do not supply the reference books for this trade exam. Most applicants already know their trade well and find this the more straightforward of the two.
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License Information & Exam Preparation Course Material
Exam Preparation Course Material:
We supply the Business & Finance portion of this license — the books, tabs and complete online learning program below. The Marine Specialty trade exam uses its own separate reference books, which we do not carry.
