Getting my general contracting license... but one problem.

[beary16]

In order for me to sit for the test one of the requirements is that I will have worked under a licensed homebuilder for one year.I have worked for many builders in residential contruction in the past year. I am an operator for a contractor that works for GA power. We installed the power in residential sub divsions as well as the power services to the homes. After we finish the project we install power for other builders in other sub divisions. In that case ive never really worked for 1 builder for a consecutive year but many builders. So if I have my current builder to sign that I have work for them a year it would be false. B/c of my job it would be impossible to be able to have worked for one specific builder for a year b/c we finish projects within months. My question is, whats best to handle this? Is there a way to handle the paper work in a different fasion to make this work? Or will my current job not qualify? And if not, what DOES qualify? Please give specific and percise what job/classification/employment etc, would allow me to meet this standard. Its actaully confusing, I would like an example of a person that would qualify. Besides "Has experience working under and licensed builder", I need an example of what that would be. Id hate to have to leave a good job, just to meet this requirement.

[phansford]

Are you sure the requirement is for that single year to be under a single builder. When sitting for the architect's exam, I needed 3 years working for licensed architects - my total experience was with three different firms.

You might have to list every single builder you have worked for during a single year, then write an letter of explaination of your situation.

Also, in today's world of contract employees, project-based hiring and so on, it might be impossible for younger workers to work in one place for 5-10-15 years. If you are a union worker, you don't even work for the contractor, you are based out of the union hall and are assigned a project by the Union.

I think the best thing you can do is call the licensing agency and ask them your questions directly. You might just be misinterpreting the rule. If not, they should give you some direction on how to comply with the rule based on your employment status (contract employee/project-based employment)

[beary16]

has anyone gotten there residential building license that could help assist me through the process? Thanks!