Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada (A-12) Excavating, Grading, Trenching & Surfacing

Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
$49.95
We advise that you NOT purchase the PSI published book shown in the exam bulletin.  We recommend a better, up-to-date allternative on our Study Guides purchase page linked below.

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Exam Details

Apply for the License

Nevada State Contractor‘s Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV  89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100

Exam Provider

PSI Clark County Office
450 N Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV  89014
Phone:  (855) 205-5827

Exam Type

CLOSED  BOOK

Exam Content

The official exam bulletin is published and maintained by PSI.  Bulletin content (subjects covered in the exam), time allowed and passing score are detailed in this document.  Direct links to bulletin PDFs change regularly.  Always set your “FAVORITE” or “BOOKMARK” to the landing page we have linked above.  Candidates should always review the current exam information on the PSI website before submitting their license application.

This exam may also include questions on the following subjects:

  • Reading and interpreting construction codes and regulations
  • Nevada Health Department regulations
  • Appropriate building codes
  • Trade materials, tools, equipment and methods
  • Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Rules

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2001, NDOT
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2.
Moving the Earth: The Workbook of Excavation, 6th Edition, Herbert Nichols and David Day
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3.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised Edition, 2011, Dave Roberts
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4.
Excavation and Grading Handbook, 3rd Edition, 2006, Nick Capachi
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5.
Carpentry & Building Construction, 2010 or 2016 (Student Edition), John Feirer, and Mark Feirer
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6.
Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 8th Edition, 2010, Peurifoy, Schexnayder, Shapira
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7.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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8.
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (AC 150/5370-14B), 2013 (supersedes 14A/2000 version), FAA/USACE
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9.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
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10.
Suggested Marking Guidelines & The Nevada One Call Law
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