Structural Steel Erection Contractor | Nassau County (GITS©)

Structural steel erection contractor: Those who are qualified to erect structural steel shapes and plates, including such minor field fabrication as may be necessary, of any profile, perimeter or cross-section, that are or may be used as structural members for buildings and structures, including riveting, welding and rigging, only in connection therewith.

Structural Steel Erection Courses

• Nassau County (Florida) Structural Steel 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

• Nassau County (Florida) Business Procedures 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.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Structural Steel Erection Exams

Structural Steel Erection Exam

• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed (hours): 2
• Subject Area and Number of Questions:
• Safety 7
• Estimating 5
• Welding 6
• Structural Bolting 4
• Metal Decking 6
• Metal Siding 3
• Metal Joists 5
• Rigging 6
• Structural Steel 8

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

Structural Steel Erection Bookset

The book set includes all required references for both the Structural Steel Erection 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.

Structural Steel Erection 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)

  Quantity:
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  Finish Carpentry: A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide

  This book is widely used by contractors trying to pass their county examinations for their license. This finish carpentry book is also used as a reference by contractors on the field.

  $8.78

  $8.78

  Tabs:

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

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  Modern Welding

  Modern Welding is the first book one should see on a welder’s shelf.

  $85.30

  $85.30

  Tabs:

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

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  Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide

  This book is in good condition but is used. The price listed is used-book pricing.Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide is a helpful reference for framing contractors interested in improving their knowledge in this area

  $132.91

  $132.91

  Tabs:

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

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  Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Technical Digest No. 9

  As published by the Steel Joist institute, this updated Technical Digest contains a thorough coverage of the proper handling and erection procedures to be employed in the field to make certain that SJI joist products are not damaged, that they perform as specified, and above all, to ensure the safety of the erectors. The digest includes descriptions of the standard products: K-Series joists, LH/DLH-Series joists, Joist Girders and now CJ-Series joists, how joist products are prepared, tagged, loaded and shipped from the joist manufacturer’s plant, how they are to be unloaded and stored at the job site, how the joist products are to be erected including bridging, and field inspection. Other topics covered in the digest are panelized erection and common field issues.

  $56.40

  $56.40

  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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  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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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)

  Quantity:
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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: