Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Arizona Contractor Statutes And Rules Exam Prep Online

This Arizona Contractor Business Management Exam Prep course will prepare you to pass the Business Management exam. All Contractors wishing to get licensed in Arizona will need to pass this exam, along with the exam for the specific license you are seeking.

This online program will take approximately 8 hours to complete, and covers topics on AZ Contractor Rules and Workmanship standards, Business Math, Business Organization, Risk Management, Bidding and Estimating, Contract Management, Project Management, Employee Management, Jobsite Safety, Environmental Factors, Financial Management, Tax Law, and Lien Law. This course will prepare students for the Business and Law portion of the exam and is based on the relevant chapters found in the Arizona NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Residential Builders, 6th Edition.

This course is mobile friendly, so you can study anytime, anywhere!

Students will have up to six months of access to course content.

Exam Details:

The exam is not included with this course. There are 80 questions on the exam and you will have 180 minutes. The questions are taken at random from a pool of hundreds.  Here is the break down you can expect:

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors Statutes (25 questions)
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rules ( 10 questions)
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors Workmanship Standards (4 questions)
• Business Management (3 questions)
• Business Mathematics (3 questions)
• Contracts and Agreements (5 questions)
• Insurance and Bonding (5 questions)
• Safety, Record Keeping and Reporting (3 questions)
• Labor Laws and Employment Regulations (4 questions)
• Financial Management (4 questions)
• Tax Laws (5 questions)
• Liens (4 questions)
• Environmental Laws and Regulations (5 questions)

Please Note:  All topics are covered thoroughly in our course. See syllabus tab for detailed outline.

What other tests do I need to take?

In addition to the Business Management examination, you will also need to pass a second test covering the specific trade for which you are applying, and possibly a third for solar.

Can I take any books into the exam with me?

Yes, you are allowed to bring the following reference materials into the exam:  (The printed copies of standards must be put into a three ring binder.)

• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)  Or -
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, Arizona, 5th Edition
• Arizona Statutes
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rules
• Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors
• ADEQ Construction General Permit

Where do I take the exam?

You take the exam through PSI Examination Services. You can obtain these forms and register for exams at www.psiexams.com. The website answers commonly asked questions and explains how to register.

How do I get my contractor license in Arizona?

Obtain an application for a contractor’s license and an application for examination from any office of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, or download the Contractors License Application Package from:   www.azroc.gov

Arizona Registrar of Contractors 
1700 West Washington St. Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ  85007-2812

(602) 542-1525
www.azroc.gov

The following must be submitted along with the application:

1.  Original examination score (See PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for instructions to register for exams and answers to commonly asked questions)
2.  Experience Record Form
3.  All license fees and Recovery Fund fees (if applicable)
4.  A license bond must be provided with the license application. The amount of the bond required depends upon the classification of license and you anticipated gross volume of business.
5.  Your Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Number must be included with the license application.
6.  Financial Statement
7.  Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance

Information on License Classification Requirements, License fees, Experience Record form, obtaining a surety bond and Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Number, instructions, links and answers to many questions can be found on the application which can be downloaded from the Arizona website at:  www.azroc.gov

Are there any education, exam or experience requirements to get my Arizona Contractors License?

All candidates are required to take and pass a Business Management Examination which contains questions on state and federal laws and the management of construction projects , business and financial management.  Some license classifications also require passing a trade exam.  All testing requirements  must be completed before submitting your application.  Information on individual trade exams may be found at: www.psiexams.com (800) 733-9267. The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin (PFD) contains instructions to register for exams and answers to commonly asked questions.  Your original examination score report must be submitted with the License Application.

Credit is given for experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor.  Contracting experience will also be considered from currently licensed Arizona Contractors, formerly licensed contractors and official personnel. Refer to form: License Classification Requirements RC-L-206B to determine License Classification experience and testing requirements

Is contractor continued education required in Arizona?

A license is issued for two years and must be renewed biennially. No Continued education is required at this time.

Is the NASCLA Accredited Commercial Contractor license accepted in Arizona? No.

Does Arizona require a General contractor (commercial contractor) license? Yes.

Reciprocity with other States?

Arizona has entered into a reciprocity agreement with California, Nevada, and Utah. Under the agreement, Arizona can accept the licensing qualifications of these states.  Applicants will be required to pass the Arizona Business Management examination and complete all other requirements for licensing in Arizona.

Arizona does not recognize contractor’s license issued by other states. However, if you have trade experience or a contractor’s license from another state, this experience may be acceptable to qualify for a license in Arizona which you must apply for with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Syllabus

• AZ Contractor Statutes 
• Article 1 Definitions
• Article 2 Licensing 
• Article 2.1 Recovery Fund
• Article 3 Regulations
• Article 4 Qualifications of Solar Contractors
• Article 5 General Remodeling and Repair Contractors
• AZ Contractor Rules
• Rules and Regulations
• AZ Contractor Workmanship Standards
• Business Math
• Business Organization
• New Business Start-up
• Establishing a Business Entity
• Naming your Business
• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Employment Insurance
• Contract Surety Bonds
• Federal Construction Projects
• Arizona Public Construction Projects
• Bidding and Estimating
• Bid Documents
• Estimate Planning
• Determining Costs
• Common Sources of Error
• Submitting the Bid
• Job Cost Recording
• Estimating Software
• Making a Profit
• Contract Management
• Basic Contract Elements
• Contract Provisions
• Breach of Contract
• Limiting Risk
• Types of Contracts
• Methods of Contracting
• Change Orders
• Dispute Resolution
• Substitutions
• Contract Documents and Project Manual
• Oral vs. Written Contracts
• Subcontracting
• Project Management
• Project Schedule
• Scheduling
• Cash Flow
• Project Management
• Project Life Cycle
• Daily Reports
• Budget and Cost Controls
• Tracking the Budget
• Quality Control
• Value Engineering
• Employee Management
• Hiring Employees 
• Hiring Minors for Construction 
• Employee Documentation 
• Federal Acts 
• Other Labor Laws State Labor Law
• Workers and Unemployment Compensation 
• Jobsite Safety 
• Safety and Health Programs
• Recordkeeping
• Penalties
• Environmental Factors
• Construction General Permit 
• Stormwater Pollution 
• Environmental Laws
• Asbestos
• Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste
• Lead Based Paint  
• Financial Management
• Accounting Cycle
• Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis
• Methods of Accounting
• Contract Accounting
• Cash Management
• Equipment Records
• Accounting for Materials
• Payroll Accounting
• Tax Law
  
• Federal Taxes
• Arizona Business Taxes
• Lien Law
• Who Can File a Lien?
  
• Amount and Privity
  
• Stop Notices
  
• Time Lines