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C-12 — Earthwork & Paving

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A C-12 Earthwork and Paving license (16 CCR §832.12) covers cutting, filling, excavating, grading, trenching, and backfilling a site, plus mixing, placing, and finishing paving or other surfacing materials — including the use of explosives when needed. CSLB’s classification detail also folds in drainage installation and erosion-control work tied to grading, since moving earth to create positive drainage is inseparable from the grading itself. This course covers the CSLB-outline C-12 trade exam plus Law & Business: a full study guide, 4 practice exams, and an explanation for every answer. Read the full C-12 License Guide for licensing requirements and the exam content breakdown.

Course Content

Start Here — How This Exam Is Built
Planning and Estimating — 20% of the Exam
Earthwork and Grade Control — 29% of the Exam
Paving — 30% of the Exam
Safety — 21% of the Exam
Code Reference & General Knowledge
Exam Day
C-12 — Earthwork & Paving — Exam 1
C-12 — Earthwork & Paving — Exam 2
C-12 — Earthwork & Paving — Exam 4
C-12 — Earthwork & Paving — Exam 3
C-12 — Earthwork & Paving — Exam 5