The Curriculum
Supplementary study guides for California contractor exam prep.
Read about Law & Business and construction topics. This guide collection is not the paid course syllabus. See the General B course page for the current published contents included with $200 Full Access or two monthly payments of $100 ($200 total). These are independent study materials, not official CSLB exam questions.
MOD 01
LawBusiness Law
California licensing, B&P Code, and small-business compliance.
MOD 02
LawContracts
Home-improvement contracts, down-payment rules, change orders.
MOD 03
BusinessProject Management
Scheduling, critical path, subcontractor coordination.
MOD 04
FieldJobsite Safety
Cal/OSHA standards, PPE, fall protection, and reporting.
MOD 05
BusinessPlanning
Site planning, plan reading, permits, and approvals.
MOD 06
BusinessEstimating
Take-offs, unit pricing, markups, bid strategy.
MOD 07
TradeConcrete
Mix design, formwork, reinforcement, placement.
MOD 08
TradeMasonry
Brick, block, mortar, and seismic detailing.
MOD 09
TradeCarpentry
Framing, sheathing, fasteners, and rough finishes.
MOD 10
TradeRoofing
Underlayment, shingles, flashing, slope math.
MOD 11
TradeElectrical Basics
Circuits, panels, grounding for the General B exam.
MOD 12
TradePlumbing Basics
Supply, DWV, venting, and fixtures overview.
MOD 13
FieldConstruction Math
Areas, volumes, slopes, conversions, and ratios.
MOD 14
FieldJobsite Management
Crew leadership, daily logs, materials handling.
MOD 15
LawPermit Requirements
What requires a permit, what doesn't, and timelines.
MOD 16
FieldInspections
How to pass inspections the first time.
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