Obtain Your License

Pursuing a career in the Construction field? Study at home for your Tennessee Construction license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.

  • Contractor

    Limited Residential Contractor – BC-A/r (PSTCC)

    $329.99

    Contractors may apply for a Limited License with a BC-A/r classification, which restricts residential contractors to building in the amount of $125,000 or less. In lieu of the exams, they may attend a course at a community college. All other application requirements must be fulfilled, including a personal board interview. This course is offered online through Pellissippi State Community College. PSTCC will issue a certificate upon completion. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Contractor

    Limited Residential Contractor – BC-A/r LLC (SWTCC)

    $329.99

    Tennessee Contractors can apply for a Limited Residential License with the BC-A/r classification by completing a ‘Limited Residential Contractor’ course offered by a state community college.  This online course is offered through Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC), with the Certificate of Completion being issued by SWTCC upon course completion.

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Contractor

    Limited Residential Contractor – BC-A/r (RSCC)

    $329.99

    Contractors may apply for a Limited License with a BC-A/r classification, which restricts residential contractors to building in the amount of $125,000 or less. In lieu of the exams, they may attend a course at a community college. All other application requirements must be fulfilled, including a personal board interview. This course is offered online through Roane State Community College. RSCC will issue a certificate upon completion. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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Requirements To Complete

About This License

BCA/r contractors are authorized to bid on and contract for construction, remodel, repair, or improvement of a single family dwelling. The monetary limit assigned cannot exceed $125,000.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

Contractors may apply for a Limited License with a BC-A/r classification, which restricts residential contractors to building in the amount of *$125,000 or less. In lieu of the exams, they may attend a course at a community college.

All other application requirements must be fulfilled, including a personal board interview. The BC-A/r licensee cannot exceed their monetary limit; there is not a 10% tolerance. In addition, they cannot joint venture with another licensed contractor to combine monetary limits. The contractor’s monetary limit must cover the total project, which includes: land, labor, materials and equipment, as well as profit.

Applying For Your License

An application for licensure can be obtained from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-800-544-7693.

Exam Details

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Books and References for the Exam

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Exam Review Education

This course covers a variety of topics essential to beginning your career as a licensed contractor.

  • OSHA / Safety
  • Blue Prints Analysis
  • Business Management
  • Employee Management
  • TN Laws and Rules
  • International Residential Code
  • and more…

Continuing Education

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Reciprocity Agreement

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How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.