GITS Concrete Placing and Finishing Contractor Course

Scope

Concrete Placing and Finishing Category--Class "CP": The scope of work of a Class "CP" specialty building contractor shall include and be limited to the placing and finishing of concrete, mixing or batching of concrete, including flatwork (slabs on grade, sidewalks, etc.), cutting and coring of concrete, and concrete pumping. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "CP" specialty building contractor by the board, the applicant shall have at least two (2) years of practical experience in the category. An individual who has a Class "C" engineered paving builder certificate of competency may automatically obtain a Concrete Placing and Finishing Category--Class "CP" certificate of competency upon application to the Broward County Central Examining Board of General Construction Trades.

Examination Content Outline

The Concrete Placing and Finishing Contractor--Class "CP" examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
2. Formwork for Concrete, 2005, 7th ed., M.K. Hurd
3. Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2007, 3rd Ed., Capachi
4. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Kosmatka and Panarese, 14th Edition, 2002 with 2008 rev.
5. Placing Reinforcing Bars, 9th Edition, 2011