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2). What Does It Take to Qualify for the Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor (CUC) License? To become a Certified Underground Contractor (CUC), you must: 1️⃣ Pass the Two Required Exams: - Business & Finance Exam - Underground Trade Knowledge 2️⃣ Meet the Board’s Qualification Requirements: The Board will review your application based on your “Method of Qualification.” Applicants in the Underground category must have construction experience in at least 3 of the 5 areas involving: ✅ Main Sanitary Sewer ✅ Main Water Distribution ✅ Storm Sewer Collection ✅ Excavation and Earthwork ✅ Trenchless Installation 3️⃣ Fulfill One of These Experience Paths: To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria: 🔹 Have at least four years of active experience in the trade, with at least one year as a foreman. OR 🔹 Combine college credits, military experience, skilled trade work, and foreman experience totaling four years. OR 🔹 Hold a four-year college degree in engineering, architecture, or building construction, plus at least one year (2,000 hours) of proven experience in contracting.

3). Can I Skip the Underground Contractor Exams? Yes! There are three ways to bypass the trade exams while still meeting licensing requirements: ✅ Construction Degree Exemption – If you hold a 4-year construction-related degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher, you are exempt from the Trade exams, but must still pass the Business & Finance Exam. ✅ Out-of-State License Endorsement – If you have held a valid out-of-state contractor license for at least 10 years (active within the last 2 years), you may qualify for exam exemption. ✅ Florida Reciprocity Agreements – Florida has reciprocity agreements with North Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi. If you’ve held a valid contractor license in one of these states for at least five years, you may be eligible to skip Florida’s trade exams.