Sheet Metal Contractor License Exam

Scope of Work:

If you have experience in the sheet metal trade, then this is your license. It is unlimited in that trade and covers fabricating, installing and repairing metal work of No. 10 gauge or lighter, along with air-handling systems — setting the equipment, balancing the system and the duct cleaning that calls for taking part of it apart. 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) Sheet Metal 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 Sheet Metal trade exam uses its own separate reference books, which we do not carry.