Siding Contractor License (GITS) | Collier County

A Siding Contractor is qualified to install siding and similar accessories As regulated under Florida Statute, a person who has passed a competency examination as a Siding Contractor may perform these or related tasks or may supervise persons in his employ in the execution of these tasks.

Courses For Siding Contractor

• Collier County (Florida) Siding Contractor (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.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Collier 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

Siding Contractor Exams

Siding Exam

• Exam: BJE1A
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
• • Safety
  • Estimating
  • Wood Panel Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Metal Siding
  • Wood Shingles

Business Procedures Exam

• Exam: AAE2A
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
• Insurance Laws
• Tax Laws
• Safety
• Management
• Lien Laws
• Employment Laws
• General Accounting

List of Books For Siding Contractor

The books set includes all required references for both the Siding 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.

Siding Books

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

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  Florida Building Code - Building

  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.

  $137.59

  $137.59

  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)

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  Roofing Construction and Estimating

  Includes everything there is to know on how to estimate, build, and repair most types of roof coverings such as asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles, shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Number of Pages: 444 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/8 x 1" Weight: 2.8 Lbs Autor: Daniel Atcheson Publisher: Craftsman Book Co ISBN-10: 1572180072 ISBN-13: 978-1572180079

  $28.19

  $28.19

  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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  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.

  $249.60

  $249.60

  Tabs:

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

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  Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

  Code of Standard Practice for Steel Building and Bridge covers all aspects of steel construction and is very important standard for both builders and designers.

  $19.88

  $19.88

  Tabs:

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

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  All About Roofing and Siding Basics

  Ortho's All About Roofing and Siding Basics is a practical book which uses graphics to show the user how to properly select and install roofing and siding material. The book has become an important reference for contractors in those trades.

  $7.13

  $7.13

  Tabs:

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

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  Carpentry & Building Construction

  Carpentry and Building Construction is a heavily used textbook for a significant number of county contractor exams in Florida.

  $27.26

  $27.26

  Tabs:

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

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  Building Component Safety Information Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, HIB-91

  This book covers all aspects of the handling and installation of metal plate connected wood trusses. It is a great reference for carpenters and builders.

  $16.84

  $16.84

  Tabs:

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

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Business Procedures 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: