Charlotte County | Asphalt Paving and Coating Contractor (GITS©)

Asphalt paving and coating contractors are those who have the knowledge and skills to construct driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and patios with asphalt materials, and may also coat, seal or paint the striping of the above-mentioned areas.

Asphalt Paving and Coating Courses

• Charlotte County (Florida) Asphalt Paving and Coating Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon registration students obtain class material and a detailed introduction to the study program (same day you register!). Once the introduction has been completed, students receive access to class lectures which can be watched at any time; these lectures teach students how to solve typical exam questions. The student is also instructed on how to perform a series of exercises to develop an understanding of the distribution of information within the reference books. Tabbing of the books is conducted to help students find information faster within the books. Students are provided with hundreds of practice questions very similar to the ones found on the actual exams. As the students go through the program they have immediate access to professors who can assist them with any questions they might have; these professors are standing by morning, afternoon, and evening to answer any academic questions the students might have.

  The courses are carefully structured so that each student can go through the material at his/her own pace, based on his/her unique schedule limitations, and study skills. Students remain in the program for as long as they need to, until all the exams required for licensure have been passed. The students also have access to in-person classroom-style refresher courses which are held all day Saturday and Sunday throughout the state at no extra charge to the student and without limitations. These refresher classes are not mandatory and the training can be completed successfully without attending them.

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming refresher classes offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Charlotte County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Exams For Charlotte County On Asphalt Paving and Coating

Asphalt Paving and Coating Exam

• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed (hours): 2
• Subject Area and Number of Questions:
  • Excavating 5
  • Compaction and Stabilization 5
  • Estimating 5
  • Brick Pavers 5
  • Concrete Placing 5
  • Concrete Reinforcing 5
  • Formwork 5
  • Asphalt Emulsions – Use & App. 5
  • Asphalt Paving Procedures 5
  • Asphalt Surface Treatments 5

Business Exam

This exams tests candidate's knowledge of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, lien laws and other laws or subjects that will affect their daily operations as contractors. All contractors need to take and pass this exam.

• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed (hours): 2
• Subject Area and Number of Questions:
  • Insurance Laws 10
  • Tax Laws 10
  • Safety 6
  • Management 4
  • Lien Laws 8
  • Employment Laws 4
  • General Accounting 8

List of Books For Asphalt Paving and Coating License

The book set includes all required references for both the Asphalt Paving/Coating and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Asphalt Paving and Coating Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt

  MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt is a great book for contractors and apprentices alike. It covers all vital aspects of asphalt application without overwhelming the reader with technical details.

  Sales price: $0.00

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  MS-16 Asphalt in Paving, Preservation & Maintenance

  MS-16 Asphalt in Pavement, Preservation & Maintenance, 4th Edition. MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Maintenance is a reference widely used by asphalt technicians specializing in asphalt repair and maintenance. Contractors engaged in maintenance contracting for major and minor roadways also find MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Maintenance extremely useful. This reference is also used by contractors preparing for contractor licensing exams. 978-1-934154-58-8

  $78.50

  $78.50

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  MS-19 Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual

  MS-19 Provides information about when, where, and how emulsions should be used. This manual will help professionals evaluate pavement systems for construction and maintenance, and chose the emulsion that best fits a project’s specific conditions. Number of Pages: 97 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8 3/8" x 1/4" Weight: 0.6 Lbs Publisher: AEMA ISBN-13: 9781934154564

  $78.50

  $78.50

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures

  Many advances have been made in concrete technology over the decades ranging from new materials and testing methods, to improved concrete properties and construction practices. Concrete construction today follows a mantra of quicker, stronger, more durable, more resilient, and more sustainable. That story is proudly displayed within the pages of this centennial edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures.

  $67.51

  $67.51

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Excavation and Grading Handbook

  Excavation and Grading Handbook is an important reference for excavation contractors, specially those testing in Florida for a county license in said trade.

  $35.87

  $35.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Formwork for Concrete

  Formwork for Concrete is published by ACI (American Concrete Institute) and is used for contractor testing by several counties in Florida.

  $221.52

  $221.52

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  How to Install Pavers

  How to Install Pavers is a great step-by-step installation guide.

  $10.03

  $10.03

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  ES-12 Asphalt Surface Treatments - Construction Techniques

  ES-12 covers inspections of existing pavements, distribution of asphalt, distributor speeds, surface treatment design, Includes: items to be considered, inspection of existing pavements, asphalt distributor, checking distributor speed, checking spreads, aggregate spreaders, rollers, power broom, auxiliary equipment, pavement preparation, surface treatment design, praying the asphalt, aggregate spreading, rolling, and more. Number of Pages: 21 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/4 x 1/8" Weight: 0.2 Lbs

  $45.00

  $45.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Placing Reinforcing Bars

  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.

  $73.14

  $73.14

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: