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What Skills Does a Construction Worker Need?

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Do you have what it takes to work in construction? Besides acquiring a license, do you know what skills you need? Construction workers need a variety of different mental and physical skills to be good at their jobs.

As a construction licensing company, we know what kind of background, education, skills, etc., are necessary for any type of contractor work. For this article, we wanted to share with you the skills a contractor needs in order to be successful at his/her job.

  • Construction workers need skills specific to their field or the jobs they choose. They need experience in everything from laying bricks, to installing windows to carpentry. For a specialized skill like plumbing or electrical work, they need more experience and another license.
  • High-level of problem-solving skills. They need to fix problems fast, as well.
  • Quick thinking is a must.
  • They need to know how to read blueprints.
  • They need analytical skills.
  • They need to be physically fit.
  • They need to be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Workers need to be coordinated and have dexterity.
  • They need to have a great memory.
  • They need to know when they need to work independently and also when and how to work as a team.
  • Workers need communication and listening skills.
  • Workers need to have decision-making skills.
  • Workers need to be organized.
  • Workers need to be fast learners and pick up on new technology and equipment quickly.
  • They need to work well with others.

If you have these skills, you will be a successful construction worker. Always try to improve on your skills or learn new ones. You want to be a asset to your company.

Need a contractor’s license? Want to upgrade your license? Or, do you need a specialty license? We can help. We know what the Contractor Licensing Board in your state is looking for you to get approved. We are a contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license.

To get your contractor license, click our Florida contractor’s license page to get started with us or call 239-777-1028.

 

Help with Getting a Florida Contractor License

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If you want to work as a contractor in the state of Florida, you need a Florida contractor’s license. We are a contractor licensing company, and we can help you get licensed in Florida and other states. Getting a Florida contractor’s license can be a complicated process as many contractors end up getting denied when the application isn’t filled out properly or things are missing. Since the process can be complicated, we wanted to share some frequently asked questions that we get during the contractor license application process.

HOW LONG ARE MY TEST SCORES VALID?

For construction contracting, it’s four years. For electrical contracting, it’s two years.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REGISTERED AND A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR LICENSE?

A “certified contractor” is a state-wide contractor licensed at the state level.  A “registered contractor” is a contractor who has a county license (or multiple) who then had to register that license with the state because it was a major trade. Registered contractors can only work in the county in which they have a competency card.

AM I ABLE TO USE OUT-OF-STATE / OUT-OF-COUNTRY EXPERIENCE WHEN APPLYING FOR A CONTRACTOR LICENSE?

When it comes to contractor licenses, experience is important and valid no matter where it occurred, if it was legal experience and the projects meet requirements.

I HAVE A TROUBLED PAST; CAN I STILL GET A CONTRACTOR LICENSE?

It depends on the severity and number of incidences and how recent these incidences are. Click the link below to contact us and learn more.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO RENEW MY LICENSE AND/OR COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION?

In Florida, a certified contractor needs to complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every two years by August 31 of an even-numbered year. For registered contractors, they need to renew in odd-numbered years.

If you’re looking to get your Florida contractor’s license, renew your license, or upgrade your license, we can help!

Our contractor licensing company can make getting a Florida contractor’s license easy. We will pull together all the things needed to complete the Florida contractor license application. We will let you know what courses, tests, exams, and experience you need or are missing.  Our goal is to make the process smooth and simple for you.

We are a Florida contractor licensing company but help people in all states get licensed. To get started on the process, click our contractor’s license page or our Florida contractor license page call us at 239-777-1028.