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Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License & Exam Prep
Construction Supervisor Licensing, Education & Exam Prep
For certain construction projects in Massachusetts, oversight from a licensed construction supervisor is required. We offer a course with exam prep, the book for the exam, and additional services to help you obtain your license. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from nearly any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License.
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$279Construction Supervisor
Exam Prep
What type of work can be done with this license?
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Unrestricted Construction Supervisor
An Unrestricted Construction Supervisor may oversee construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition projects pertaining to Buildings of any use containing less than 35,000 cubic feet, 1- and 2-family dwellings with any additional accessory, Buildings or structures for agricultural use, Walls less than 10 ft. (from base of footing to top of wall)
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Construction Supervisor - One and Two Family Dwellings
A Construction Supervisor of one and two family dwellings may oversee projects pertaining to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of one and two family dwellings with any additional accessory.
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Specialty Construction Supervisor
A Specialty Construction Supervisor license may be obtained for trades such as masonry, roofing, windows/sliding doors, solid fuel burning appliances, demolition, and insulation.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Education/ExperienceProvide proof of 3 years experience in building construction or design
- Experience must be full-time and within the past 10 years
- Successful completion of a three-or four-year vocational high school or other vocational school program in the field of building construction shall be deemed as satisfying one year of work experience.
- A bachelors degree shall be deemed 1 year of work experience
- A bachelor’s degree in architecture or science, engineering, or technology in a related field shall be deemed as satisfying two years’ work experience.
- Active construction related military experience may be considered full time experience.
Education cannot account for more than two years of experience, and, union affiliation only is not acceptable as work experience.
Documentation of ExperienceProof of Education
- W-2, IRS Schedule C, or 1099 showing 3 years full-time experience
- Letter of Attestation. In lieu of tax records a notarized letter of attestation from an individual (e.g. engineer, architect, employer, military supervisor, licensed contractor, or other) stating that you have at least three years of construction and/or design experience.
If education is used for experience then submit a copy of the diploma and/or degree that you acquired.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure at 617-727-3200 or visit mass.gov/dps.
Massachusetts requires each licensee to complete Continuing education prior to each renewal. Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements with Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington and Oregon .
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
In order to sit for the exam, you must submit the application for licensure to the state. It must include verified education and work experience as required by the state. Once approved, the state will contact you with an exam date and time.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Pre-approval is required. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through the Board of Building Regulation and Standards to obtain your Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
Once your application has been submitted, visit Prometric or call 800-813-6671 to schedule the exam.
Unlimited Construction Supervisor Exam
- Total Questions: 75
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- Time: 3 Hours
- OPEN BOOK
Topics Include: Unrestricted Construction Supervisor Administrative Responsibilities; General Building Construction Knowledge; Energy Efficiency; Accessibility; Sitework and Foundations; Concrete and Masonry; Moisture Intrusion/Protection; Structural Framing (Steel and Wood); Roofing/Exterior Walls; Doors/Windows; Interior Environment (Mechanical and Ventilation); Fire Protection (Mechanical); Safety(Construction Safety and Lead Remediation)
Specialty Construction Supervisor Exam
The Specialty Exams vary in length and topics. See the Board of Building Regulation and Standards website for more information on each exam.
Restricted Construction Supervisor
- Total Questions: 60
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- Time: 3 Hours
- OPEN BOOK
Topics Include: Restricted Construction Supervisor Administrative Responsibilities; Energy Efficiency; Sitework and Foundations; Concrete and Masonry; Moisture Intrusion/Protection; Structural Framing; Roofing/Exterior Walls; Doors/Windows; Interior Environment; Fire Protection; Safety
How do I pass the exam?
The Massachusetts Construction Supervisor exam is open book. This reference is permitted to be tabbed and highlighted! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor Online Exam Prep
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Massachusetts Restricted Construction Supervisor Exam Bundle
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2015 International Building Code
Massachusetts Building Code Amendments - 780 CMR (9th)
Architectural Access Regulations: 521 CMR 1.00-47.00
2015 International Residential Code
Massachusetts Residential Code Amendments - 780 CMR (9th)
OSHA 1926
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
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Massachusetts Restricted Construction Supervisor Online Exam Prep
2015 International Residential Code
Massachusetts Residential Code Amendments - 780 CMR (9th)
OSHA 1926
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
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Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 7 days a week. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select your State above and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
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