South Carolina Grading Exam Prep Courses & Reference Materials

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  • Self-Paced Online Exam Prep Course
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Why Choose This: You want guided exam preparation and prefer to prepare or organize your own approved reference books.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

CORE PREP

  • Self-Paced Online Exam Prep Course
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  • Approved Reference Book Set
  • Instruction on Locating Information in Exam References
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We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your SC Grading exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt — at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the South Carolina Grading Exam

The South Carolina Grading Exam covers general knowledge, excavating and grading, and safety.

40 Total Questions
70% Passing Score
120 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
PSI Administered By

Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
General Knowledge 15
Excavating and Grading 20
Safety - Code of Federal Regulations 5
Total 40

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, see the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for SC Commercial Contractors. You can register for your exam through PSI South Carolina Exam Registration, and find licensure requirements on the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board - Licensure page.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Become a Concrete Contractor.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the South Carolina Grading Exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual South Carolina Grading Exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Pre-tabbed and highlighted book sets (or DIY tabbing guides) let you locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It's administered by PSI Services LLC, under contract with the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board.

  • The exam has 40 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (28 correct).

  • You are allowed 120 minutes.

  • Soil preparation and rehabilitation of streets, roads, highways, railroad beds, building sites, parking lots, and storm sewers.

  • You must also pass the South Carolina Commercial Business Law exam and submit a license application to the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board. The South Carolina Highway classification requires passing Bridges, Concrete Paving, Asphalt Paving, and Grading exams together.

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