Commercial pool/spa contractor means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is not limited to, the construction, repair, water treatment, and servicing of any swimming pool, or hot tub or spa, whether public, private, or otherwise, regardless of use. The scope of such work includes layout, excavation, operation of construction pumps for dewatering purposes, steel work, installation of light niches, construction of floors, guniting, fiber glassing, installation of tile and coping, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, installation of all filter equipment and chemical feeders of any type, plastering of the interior, construction of decks, construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool equipment, and installation of package pool heaters. However, the scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system, potable water line or electrical supply.

Exams

Commercial Pool Spa Contractor Exam

Exam

SAE1Du

Testing Company:		GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Allotted:		2h
Types of Questions:		Multiple Choice.
Number of questions:		50
Subjects Involved:		-Safety - Sitework - Code Requirements - Barriers - Concrete Placing and Finishing - Concrete Reinforcing Steel - Electrical - Pool Care and Operation - Estimating - Shotcrete - Finishes - Equipment and Piping

Business and Law Exams

Exam

AAE2A

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

Courses

Duval County (Florida) Commercial Pool Spa 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).

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$425.00

Duval County(Florida) Business and Finance (GITS) Course

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$240.00

Books Set

	Commercial Pool Spa Contractor Books OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
	Florida Building Code - Building Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida. $137.59 $137.59 Tabs: Quantity: Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-9 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places Chapter 64E-9 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places is an important reference for the general public and any participant involved in the operation or life cycle of a non-private swimming pool. $9.91 $9.91 Tabs: Quantity: Guide to Shotcrete – ACI 506R Guide to Shotcrete provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete, covering most facets of the shotcrete application process. $104.94 $104.94 Tabs: Quantity: 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: Quantity: 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: Quantity: Placing Reinforcing Bars Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement. $73.14 $73.14 Tabs: Quantity: Pool & Spa Operator Handbook Pool & Spa Operator's Handbook is the book used to study for the CPO exam certification, as well as for the Pool Contractor licensing exams in Florida. This book covers pool water chemistry and pool service in great detail. $71.94 $71.94 Tabs: Quantity:
	Business and Law Books OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
	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: Quantity: 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: Quantity: