Description

General Contractor License Exam Prep – Class B and Class C

Dates:
Q1: Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20

Time:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM each day (8 total instructional hours)

Format:
In-person, exam-focused instruction

Course Overview

This two-day General Contractor License Exam Prep Course is designed for contractors preparing to take the ICC General Contractor Class B or Class C exam required for licensing in Omaha, Nebraska.

The course is exam-preparation focused and is intended to help participants understand how the exam is structured, how to efficiently locate answers using approved reference materials, and how to apply effective test-taking strategies in an open-book testing environment.

This course is not a comprehensive building code class. Instruction focuses on exam navigation, reference familiarity, and practical strategies for success using the residential code applicable to Class B and Class C licensing.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• How the ICC Class B and Class C exams are structured and administered
• How to efficiently navigate the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
• Which chapters and tables are most commonly referenced on the exam
• Common exam question formats
• Time management techniques for open-book exams
• Common mistakes to avoid on exam day

Required Exam Reference

The 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) is the required and primary code book referenced on the ICC Class B and Class C General Contractor exams. These exams focus on one- and two-family residential construction and residential scope work.

This course instruction is based exclusively on the International Residential Code and does not cover the International Building Code.

Registration Options

Option 1: Class Only – $185
This option is for participants who already own the 2018 International Residential Code.

Option 2: Class plus Required Book and Tabs – $355
This option includes course registration, the 2018 International Residential Code Book, and materials designed to support efficient exam navigation and test preparation.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Contractors pursuing a Class B or Class C General Contractor license
• Residential builders
• Remodelers and handyman contractors
• Contractors expanding residential scope of work
• Individuals planning to take the ICC exam within the next 30 to 90 days

Disclosure

This course is intended solely as exam preparation for the ICC General Contractor Class B and Class C exams. It is not intended to teach or review the International Residential Code in its entirety and should not be considered a substitute for formal code education. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee passage of the ICC exam. Participants are responsible for registering for and scheduling their exam directly with the International Code Council.

The Greater Omaha Chamber reserves the right to refuse service or remove a participant whose conduct is disruptive, inappropriate, or interferes with the learning environment or the safety of instructors and participants. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. Failure to do so may result in removal from the course without refund.