Hurricane Shutter/Awning Contractor (GITS) | Palm Beach

Hurricane Shutter/Awning Contractors are those who are qualified to install, maintain, repair or replace shutters and awnings that are designed to protect residential and commercial dwellings from hurricane and storm force winds and windborne debris. This contractor can brace existing garage doors to comply with said Code but shall not install new garage doors. Any electrical work connected with the installation of the shutters or awnings may be included in the contract but must be subcontracted to a Certified Electrical Contractor.

Hurricane Shutter/Awning Classes

• Palm Beach County (Florida) Hurricane Shutter/Awning 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

• Palm Beach County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: This course can be taken through morning, afternoon, and evening classes, every week. You will be able to choose from all available times and dates at the time of your registration (first come, first served).  Once you register for the course, you will be contacted to set up your training sessions according to your schedule. The subjects covered in this training will reflect material specific to this exam (no generic material). You can access the live classes from any computer and talk to your professor (one-on-one) in real time. You will also receive access to practice questions and training material to complete before taking the exam, after the live training sessions. An email with all instructions will be sent to the student’s email address, immediately after registration. Please continue scrolling down this page for a detailed list of books and subjects involved in this exam. 

  $240.00

  $240.00

Exams For Hurricane Shutter/Awning

Hurricane Shutter/Awning Exam

• Exam: DFE1C
• 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:
  • Materials and Components
  • Methods
  • Definitions
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Estimating
  • Safety
• Business Procedures Exam

• Exam: AAE2C
• 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

Bookset For Hurricane Shutter/Awning License

The books set includes all required references for both the Hurricane Shutter/Awning 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.

Hurricane Shutter/Awning 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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  Hurricane Shutter Designs

  Hurricane Shutter Designs contains extensive information on the different design combinations available to create a hurricane shutter system for storm protection system.

  $8.65

  $8.65

  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.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:
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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.

  $71.14

  $71.14

  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.

  $84.54

  $84.54

  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)

  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.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity: