Air Conditioning Contractor Class A or B (Technical) Exam Prep

Objective
To prepare the individual for the Florida Air Conditioning (Class A or Class B) Contractor trade knowledge exam by reviewing the essential exam topics, equip the student with study methods so to build confidence, provide coaching on how to navigate the reference books, and provide numerous practice questions for training purposes.
Course Description
This classroom lecture course is designed to teach the student only what is covered in the trade knowledge exam by pinpointing the exam contents; avoiding needless information. Our experience instructors will provide study methods, techniques, and class material that the individual can utilize in order to obtain a passing score on the exam. Students will be able to practice on several exams to acquaint themselves with the type of questions that will appear on the Air Conditioning trade knowledge exam.
Requirements
Is at least 18 years of age.
Tuition Cost
$600.00
Duration
13 Sundays

Class Time

Start Date

Location

11:15am – 1:15pm (Sundays) Spanish Version - Student may start on any Sunday Miami Campus
TBA English Version- Date to be announced Miami Campus
Subject Course Topics CO/HR
CAC 1 Pre-Installation  
CAC 2 Sheet Metal Ducts  
CAC 3 Installation of Refrigeration & HVAC Systems  
CAC 4 Installation of Refrigeration & HVAC Equipment Components  
CAC 5 Maintenance Analysis of Refrigeration & HVAC Systems  
CAC 6 Maintenance Service of Refrigeration & HVAC Systems  
CAC 7 Safety and Equipment  
CAC 8 Energy Management  
CAC 9 Indoor Air Quality  
Total   26

Books required for class

Class A - Reference Book Listing

Class B - Reference Book Listing

Disclaimer

The school makes every effort to provide current information concerning reference books. The reference book listing is made available by The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR), all rights reserved. To visit the DBPR website please go to http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/examination-information/construction-examinations-reference-lists/#1512763100295-effd14bd-22a6

Scope of License: (Type of work this license allows you to perform)

Class A - A "class A air-conditioning contractor" means a contractor whose services are UNLIMITED in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems. Class A Contractors may also execute contracts requiring experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, alteration, extension or design of duct work in connection with a complete system but only to the extent that such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to complete an air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with them. A "class A air-conditioning contractor" shall not perform any work such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring.

Class B - A "class B air-conditioning contractor" means a contractor whose services are LIMITED to 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 BTU of heating in any one system in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system. A "class B air-conditioning contractor" shall not perform any work such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring.

Apply for the License

Once you have passed both the Business & Finance and Technical exam, you will be required to submit an application to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) along with the required documentation as stated on the application. Whether you are applying as an “Individual” or “Qualifying a Business” you may obtain the required application on the DBPR website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/construction-industry/#1489159935794-47166768-3ea7

Method of Qualification

A person will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following requirements:

  1. Four year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years experience) and one year proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying.
  2. One year experience as a foreman and not less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
  3. One year experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and two years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
  4. Two years experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and one year of credits from accredited college-level courses.
  5. Four years experience as a worker or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.

MILITARY VETERANS: A veteran will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following:

  1. Three years of military service and one year experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
  2. Two years of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and one year experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
  3. One year of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and two years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

NOTE: You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.

  • The test scores are valid for 4 years meaning you have 4 years to gain the required experience after passing the state exam.
  • Three years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.