Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam prep
The Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor specialty covers trenching, excavation and installing underground utility lines. Here are the one package, from $1,195 to $1,195, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the exam works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.
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How do the Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor options compare?
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| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Book Package | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $1,195 |
How does the Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam work?
The Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam is the technical portion of the license for that classification. A Class A or B firm usually also needs the business and law portion, and every applicant needs the 8-hour pre-license course.
- Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit.
- Every applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the license is issued.
- Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three.
- The exams are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.
Which Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor option should I choose?
The Book Package at $1,195 is the lightest way into the Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure.
Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam questions
How much does Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam prep cost?
Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam prep runs from $1,195 to $1,195 across 1 option: Book Package $1,195.
Is the Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor exam open book?
Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.
Who issues the Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor license or certification in Virginia?
It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course for a Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor license?
Yes. Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the Board for Contractors issues the license. For Class A and B it is taken by the designated employee or a member of responsible management.
What does the PSI exam cost?
PSI charges $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions and $85 for three, paid to PSI. The fee is separate from the license application fee the board charges.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
- Code of Virginia, section 54.1-1100: license classes
- PSI candidate bulletin for the Virginia contractor exams
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.