What Jobs Can You Bid with a C-60 License?
The C-60 license is for individuals or companies that specialize in welding work.
There are a variety of jobs you can bid on if you have this license, including:
- AWS certfied
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
- Welding Repair
- Crane service
- Arc and machine
- Heavy equipment repair
- Permanent underwater hull repairs
- Align-boring
- Aluminum fabrication
- Material handling and delivery
- Metal finishing and bending
- Certified shop & mobile welding
- Machine shop production runs
- Aerospace test equipment
- Oxy/acetylene cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Using Zinc arc spray and Red oxide primer
- Metal powder coating
- Stainless steel fabrication
- Metal Saw cutting
- Structural trellis assemblies
- Exhaust gas boiler re-tubing
- Rental equipment repairs
- Shaft turning
- Crane repairs
- Deck machinery repairs
- Main & auxiliary machine repairs
- H.P. Turbine Rotor change out
- Manufactured Tunnel shields
- Portable welding services
- Fabrication of custom brackets for wood and concrete attachments
- Custom metal
- Wed designs
- Metal gates and staircases
- Emergency vehicle repairs
- Water systems assemblies
- Water and Natural gas lines
- Stainless steel and aluminum shop services
- Iron works
- Arc cutting
- Pipeline welding
Welding Contractors and the CSLB
The C-60 license is one of 74 classifications available in California. Contractors in the state of California are governed by the CSLB(Contractors State License Board)
There are 4 major classification categories:
Common Pairings for the C-60 License
Contractors in California can hold multiple classifications.
The most common pairing for the C-60 license are:
C-60 contractor requirements
To become licensed with the CSLB you must meet the following basic requirements:
- 18 Years of Age
- 4 Years of Journeyman Level Experience
- Social Security or ITIN #
- Not Currently on Probation or Parole
- Signature from a licensed contractor, fellow employee, supervisor, or business associate
What welding concepts do I need to know for the exam?
You will definitely want to be prepared for any curveballs that could come up on the California C-60 license exam.
You may be presented with questions related to oxyacetylene welding that could be unfamiliar.
Take the time to review every possible question and concept.
Below is a breakdown of what you need to know:
Planning and Estimating (21%)
- Reviewing plans and specifications
- Estimating equipment and materials
- Identifying metals
Welding Preparation (21%)
- Preparing job sites
- Setting up welding equipment
- Preparing materials
Welding, Brazing, and Soldering (27%)
- Welding processes
- Welding techniques
- Post-welding procedures
- Brazing and soldering
Cutting Processes (9%)
- Setting up cutting equipment
- Cutting techniques
- Finishing requirements
Safety (22%)
- Job site and equipment safety
- Preventing fire hazards
- Employee safety
What’s the C-60 license exam process like?
The exam will be:
- 115 Questions Law & Business
- 115 Questions Welding
- Multiple Choice
- Closed Book
- 3 Hours to Complete each section
- Taken via Computer at a proctored exam center
- Exam Centers located all over the state of California
Math Skills
There will be math on your CSLB law & business and trade exam.
On the law side, questions will be presented to you as if you are a General Contractor with multiple projects running simultaneously with several employees.
You can expect math questions related to:
- Arithmetic
- Cost Estimation
- Percentages and Decimals
The math you can expect on the C-60 license exam may vary. Be prepared for questions that may include:
- Basic Geometry
- Units of measurement
Blueprint Reading Skills
Blueprint reading is a fundamental skill for all contractors.
Knowing how to interpret plans is a key part of the job if you are working within a construction crew.
Interpreting building plans is critical.
Some aspects of plan reading may also be your examination.
For a deeper look at blueprint reading concepts, you will want to check out this free blueprint reading guide.
CSLB law & business exam
Our complete course gives you everything you need to pass the C-60 California welding contractor license exam.
In addition to getting brushed up on the construction trade, those looking to get the C-60 license will be equipped with a crash course on how to run a profitable business.
You will learn:
- Company organization
- How to bid effectively
- Understanding cost control
- Various contract types
- Cash management
- Estimation fundamentals
- CAL/OSHA
- Business Structures
- Worker’s Compensation and Taxes
- Insurance Types in Construction
- Labor Laws and Employee Rights
- Hiring and Firing Practices
- Contractor Bonds
- Mechanics Liens
- State Laws and Statutes
- Project Management 101
- Prevailing Wages and Public Works
- And Much More!