Unrestricted Csl For Ma.

bryant068

can i apply for an unrestricted csl for ma. if i did not work for a commercial co just new home construction for 6 yrs. can anybody help on this and does anybody know of a website for free samples of the csl in mass.

steves

I believe you can, but take that for what it cost you.

Mass.Gov has a lot of info but it's not easy to find.

Where in Mass. are you? Fisher College in N. Attleboro has prep classes for the test.

I'll try to find and post a few links.

bryant068

Im living in nc right now but moving back to mass lowell mass. Im going to take the test here in nc for mass.

steves

I have no idea how that would work.
Try these sites.



http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/dps/a..._csl_exams.pdf
http://cbt.stcc.edu/descriptions/Mas...cense_Exam.asp

Merbs

You do not need commercial experience to take the unrestricted exam in Mass. I have worked primarily in residential construction and took the exam a couple of years ago. There are prep classes in Medford and Woburn that I know of. PM if you want more info about the Medford class. Good Luck.

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robb44

Anyone know how far back the experience requirement for the Mass CSL could be? I did construction a number of years ago and then went to college and worked in the business world. I am considering a career change back to construction. I went to a vocation high school so that counts for one year. Does the board just review each application and decide?

bryant068

thank you for the info right now i live in NC and i had the book sent to me.
Im formaly from lowell mass and i cant stand this god foresaking place cant wait to get back to reality Ive lived here seven years now acually seven years too long , but I can take the test here intown for mass @ prometric, did they let you take your own book or do they hand you one,and is it for the seventh ed. only or both 6 and 7 do you know ?
if you dont mind im going to add you to my contact list ok.
thanks again

bryant068

does anybody know if there is a test prep class for mass in NC

willworkforbeer

Google and capital letters are our friends.

zennode

Ok, I am taking my CSL test in Dec. Does anyone know of some online prep exams I could take??

TommyCon

I took the MA CSL this past Spring. Yes, Fisher offers courses, I believe some of the local Voc schools offer courses. I didn't take any course, just got myself very familiar with the layout of the book.(7th ed) I believe the courses do just the same. I'm pretty sure they provide you with some samples too. There's far to much info to "study", they just want to make sure you no how to find the info. Your clients/ officials will want the same, so no shortcuts. I don't like review sessions that tell you "they always ask this question, the answer is (c)" ... lazy

As far as experience, I think its just consecutive full time 3 years or a shooling/fulltime hybrid equivalent. You also need to supply a "Letter of Attestation" from a PE, Contractor or Arch.

TonyG7

Hi TommyCon,

I am in Western MA and want to take the CSL exam. I've read a few posts about prep classes vs just organizing the book. How can I get some tips on how to organize the book for success? Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

Aframe

Tony

Depending on each individual, Classes can be helpful by giving exposure to the things TommyCon mentions, (even if it some of the methods are a kind of short cut) and others who may come from a different construction background than you.
I took the test '95 ish, at that time you could secure whatever you wanted into the book, maybe the same now?

Best thing is to familiarize yourself with the code book so you know where to look for a particular question.
If you still can, add a general index inside the covers to quickly find the items you need.
While reading a page or paragraph Highlight specific sentences/sections that answer the questions. That way when you have to find it during a test you don't need to read through all the legal mumbojumbo

TonyG7

Thanks Aframe,

regarding "While reading a page or paragraph Highlight specific sentences/sections that answer the questions." Which questions are you refering to? Is there a sample test?

Patrick

class is a waste of money. I just tabbed the book and took the test. I just put in a sticky note at the beginning of each section and labeled the note

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TonyG7

I heard that tabbing was a good method, good to hear it confirmed by you as well

Patrick

Its the only way, you will be lost otherwise. A lot of it is common sense that you SHOULD know, but there are also a lot of mundane questions that require EXACT numbers where in the field you would approximate and be over kill

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Like I said...I'm sure you are very good at what you do ~ whatever that is and where ever it happens.

Aframe

I mean while you read through the code book about railing heights, for example, highlight the height or other specific info you may be asked on a test. Because of the way the codes are worded it takes a paragraph to tell you 36" height and 4" opening between balusters. This is just a simplistic example but see where I going.

I don't know about sample tests. To start. Make up your own questions. Ask your coworkers. As you go through your work day think about the tasks your doing. You may think that you are just nailing down the subfloor, but there is a reason your using adhesive and nailing 8" in the field and 6" on the perimeter.

TonyG7

I get it now Aframe. Makes total sense. That's what I'll do.

Aframe

It's a start. Some pick it up and others need all the help they can get.

Good luck