Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Hawaii
(C-3) Asphalt Paving Contractor

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State of Hawaii
Professional & Vocational Licensing (PVL)

King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant St, Room 301
Honolulu, HI  96813
Phone: (808) 586-3000
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Las Vegas, NV  89121
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Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Areas# of
Questions
Asphalt8
Paving & Sealcoating8
Sitework including Layout & Surveying8
Heavy Equipment & Sitework6
Estimating & Plan Reading6
Safety – OSHA4
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (minutes):
120
Scope of Work

Proportion, mix, and place base materials; and to place paving and surfacing consisting of graded mineral aggregates bonded with asphalt or bituminous materials so that a firm, smooth surface suitable for roadways, runways, driveways, parking areas, and play areas is obtained, including the application of seal coating and parking lot or highway striping.

The state of Hawaii requires that you take and pass a written Business and Law Exam exam for this trade.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Building Code, 2018, ICC
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2.
Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 8th Edition, 2010, Peurifoy, Schexnayder, Shapira
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3.
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (AC 150/5370-14B), 2013 (supersedes 14A/2000 version), FAA/USACE
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4.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2012 (older versions superceded), FHWA
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5.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
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6.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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