Putnam County (GITS©) Solar Contractor License

Solar Contractor shall mean those who services consist of the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, relocation or replacement of solar panels for potable solar water heating systems, swimming pool solar heating systems, and photovoltaic systems and any appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, whether public, private, or otherwise, regardless of use.

Courses Regarding Solar

• Putnam County (Florida) Solar 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

• Putnam County (Florida) Business and Finance (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 Regarding Solar

Solar Exam

• Exam: SHE1P
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 1h 30
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 25
• Subjects Involved:
  • Piping
  • System Design
  • Pumps & Storage
  • Collectors
  • Valves & Controls
  • Safety

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

Book List For Solar

The books set includes all required references for both the Solar 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.

Solar Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Building Code - Plumbing

  The 2017 Florida Plumbing Code is published by the ICC and is the primary Plumbing Code compliance reference in the state.

  $88.36

  $88.36

  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:
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  Photovoltaic Power Systems & The National Electric Code: Suggested Practices

  $20.90

  $20.90

  Tabs:

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

  Quantity:

Business and Law 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: