New Mexico
(GS-8) Earthmoving, Excavation, and Ditching

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Construction Industries Division
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/CID

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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Estimating and Plan Reading	4
Equipment and Technique	6
Compaction	10
Soil Types	10
Specialty Work (Blasting, Shoring)	6
Safety	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	40
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Minimum Passing Score:	75%

In addition to the trade-specific examination(s) you may be required to pass the Business and Law offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law Course.

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
2.	Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts.
3.	International Building Code, 2006, International Code Council.

Recommended Study Materials

New Mexico • (GS-8) Earthmoving, Excavation, and Ditching

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2003 International Building Code
OSHA