Revised, by Nicholas Capachi is an essential part of the following courses:
Earthwork and Paving (C-12)
Pipeline (C-34)
Sanitation Systems (C-42)
It is recommended to purchase a copy of the Handbook if you are applying for any of these contractors license classifications: C-12, C-34, and C-42.
The Handbook is also recommended for General Engineering (A) students who do not have excavation, grading, and paving experience and are unfamiliar with the subject area. The Excavation & Grading lectures are not automatically included in the General Engineering (A) Kits. If you order a General Engineering (A) Kit, please indicate whether you require the Excavation & Grading lecture be included.
It is also recommended for General Engineering (A) applicants who do not have excavation, grading, and paving experience and are unfamiliar with the subject area. The Handbook and the accompanying Excavation and Grading lecture contain vital information for passing the Contractors State License exam.
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