What
kind of experience is required for a California contractor's
license?
At
least four years of experience is required to qualify for the
exam. Credit for experience is given only for experience as
a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, contractor, or
owner-builder. These are defined as follows:
A journeyman has completed an apprenticeship program or is an
experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and
able to perform the trade without supervision.
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A foreman or supervisor has the knowledge and skills of a
journeyman and directly supervises physical construction.
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A contractor manages the daily activities of a construction
business, including field supervision.
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An owner-builder has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman
and performs work on his or her own property.
All
experience claims must be verified by a qualified and responsible
person, such as a homeowner, an employer, fellow employee, other
journeyman, contractor, union representative, building inspector,
architect, or engineer. The person verifying your claim must have
first-hand knowledge of your experience. That is, he or she must
have observed the work that you have done.
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