Basic Contractor Licensing Class

This eight-hour course provides an overview of the laws and regulations that govern contractor licensing and practice in Virginia. This class is the pre-licensing education class required by the Virginia Board of Contractors as part of the licensing application process. Included is a study of those laws relating to the Board for Contractors, as well as a review of the State Building Code and Underground Utilities, and the types of licenses and qualifications for contractors. Also presented will be the Standards of Practice, Prohibited Acts and how to avoid violations of the regulations, as well as an overview of employment law, workers’ compensation, taxes, and business structures. This course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and Board for Contractors.