Miami-Dade County Residential (ProV©) License

Residential contractor is a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-family, two-family, or three-family residences not exceeding two habitable stories above no more than one uninhabitable story and accessory use structures in connection therewith and has a qualifying agent with the experience, knowledge and skill gained by not less than four (4) years' experience for a State of Florida certified or registered general, general building, building, sub-general, residential or sub-building contractor with at least one (1) year as either a superintendent or foreman or has an accredited college-level education in a construction-related field equivalent thereto, or any combination thereof, with at least one year of proven experience as a superintendent or foreman and who has satisfactorily passed a residential contractors' examination. A residential building contractor may do, contract for, and take out permits for the work of any specialty contractor subject to the limitations contained herein.

Residential Courses

• Dade County (Florida) Residential Contractor (ProV) 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

• Florida Business Procedures (ProV) 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

Residential Exams

Residential Trade Exams

• Testing Method: Computer-based; Open Book
• Testing Company: ProV
• Hours Allotted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 75
• Subjects Involved:
  • Plan Reading
  • Sitework & Foundations
  • Concrete and Reinforcement
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Interior Finishes
  • Exterior Finishes
  • Associated Trades
  • Safety
  • Hurricane Zone Residential

Residential Business and Law Exam

• Testing Method: Computer based; Open Book
• Testing Company: ProV
• Hours Allotted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 75
• Subjects Involved:
  • Business Organization
  • Licensing
  • Lien laws
  • Tax Laws
  • Safety Reporting Regulations
  • Labor Laws
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Estimating & Bidding
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management

Residential Book Set

The books set includes all required references for both the Residential and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Residential Trade Books

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  Basic Safety

  This guide explains the safety responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace.

  $24.00

  $24.00

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:
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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)

  Quantity:
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  Florida Building Code - Residential

  The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.

  $128.14

  $128.14

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:
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  Masonry and Sitework for the Residential Contractor

  Masonry and Sitework for the Residential Contractor covers all aspects of site prep and shell construction. It covers foundations, masonry tools, mortar and reinforced masonry.

  $113.93

  $113.93

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:
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  Study Guide for Residential Carpentry and Repair

  Study Guide for Residential Carpentry and Repair is a typical reference used for Prov exams related to residential contractor licenses and similar trades.

  $153.52

  $153.52

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:

Residential Business and Law Books

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  Dade County Municipal Code Chapter 10 Contractor

  An important document for contractors since it is the chapter of the code which outlines the rights and responsibilities of construction industry contractors.

  $16.92

  $16.92

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:
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  NASCLA Florida Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management

  The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into three sections.

  $67.51

  $67.51

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity: