Pinellas County | Florida Gypsum Drywall License (GITS)

Gypsum Drywall Contractor means the scope of certification includes and is limited to the installation of drywall, all necessary and incidental metal accessories including non-load bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, channels, drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials; and the preparation of the surface over which drywall product is to be applied. This includes the application of base and finish coats specifically designed for the gypsum drywall products. As regulated under Florida Statute, a person who has passed a competency examination as a Gypsum Drywall Contractor may perform these or related tasks or may supervise persons in his employ in the execution of these tasks.

Gypsum Drywall Courses

Gypsum Drywall Exams

Gypsum Drywall Exam

Exam: BDE1A
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 & Plan Reading
- Lightweight Metal Framing
- Metal Structural Framing
- Substrate Drywall
- Hanging Drywall
- Finishing Drywall
- Texturing Drywall
- Repairing Drywall

Business and Law 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 Gypsum Drywall License

The books set includes all required references for both the Gypsum Drywall 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.