Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  I submitted my CSL registration/renewal but haven't received anything in the mail yet.

Answer:  The State no longer mails physical licenses.  You have to go to the OPSI website and create an account and track, view and download your license yourself.  CLICK HERE to go straight to their page to register and find more information:  

Question:  What is your office phone number?  

Answer:  Our office number is (781) 561-1440.  We are not always available to answer phone calls.  To get a fast response, send us an email at masscodeprep@gmail.com

Question:  Where are your classes located?

Answer:  Our CSL Prep Classes are held by Live Zoom only.   Our Continuing Education Workshops (for CSL Renewal) are held at the Andrews Middle School, 1 Freedom Way, Cafeteria, Medford, MA  If using a GPS, do not use the Mystic Valley Parkway address for the school, use Freedom Way.  GPS navigation takes you to an empty field on the opposite side of Route 93!

Question:  Can I take six hours of CEU online and six in class?

Answer:  Yes!  Click on our Online Code Campus  to find information and instructions for completing online hours as well as course schedules, etc.

The State requires that you complete:

Code Review four (4) hrs for Unrestricted CSL

Workplace Safety one (1) hour

Business Practices / Workers’ Compensation one (1) hour

Energy (except Demolition Specialty License) one (1) hour

Lead Safe Practices (only first renewal cycle) one (1) hour

The remaining credit hours are considered "electives" to be completed by approved CEU trainers.  Our workshops combine the electives along with your required hours.

If you have taken any classes online with another school, reach out to us and we will tell you what topics you need to complete in class and let you know what time to show up to complete your remaining hours.  We can prorate the registration fee.

Question: How do I register for the CSL exam?

Answer: During our six week class, you will send in your application (all of the below information is covered in class in detail)  In class, we go over the entire application and the process for applying, test day and what to do after.

In a nutshell, you need to meet the below criteria to be qualified to take the Unrestricted Construction Supervisors (CSL) Exam. 

1. To be 18 years old at the time of the exam.

2. Have at least three years of experience  in building construction or design in the field in which you wish to be licensed.  

3. Provide documentation of your experience   You can have an employer (current or past) provide a letter, also called "Letter of Attestation" write a letter stating that they have witnessed your work for at least three years.  You can also provide more than one letter from different people, as long as the combined letters add up to a minimum of three years. If you don't have someone to provide a letter for you, there are other ways to prove experience, i.e. three years of W2's/tax returns, education and military service education, etc.

Click Here to download and view the candidate bulletin.  All the above is described in detail on page 2 of the candidate bulletin.

Question: What is the exam registration fee?

Answer: The non refundable fee for the exam is $88.00 ($23 application fee plus $65 exam fee payable to PSI. Payments may be made by money order, company check, cashiers check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard) PERSONAL CHECKS AND CASH ARE NOT ACCEPTED. FEES ARE NONTRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.  The application and exam fee are separate from the registration fee for our class.

Question: How do I schedule my exam? 

Answer:  Refer to the candidate bulletin on pages 2-5 for ALL application and exam related answers.  e.g., fee, schedule, cancelation, reschedule, emergency numbers, retake, locations, exam accomodations, etc.  Every question you have about the exam can be found in the candidate bulletin and we dedicate an entire class to disect the application and give helpful tips and stragies.  If you still have questions after reading through the candidate bulletin, email us to clarify it for you. We will provide a Q & A during class for any questions you have as well.

Question: When will I receive my exam results? 

Answer: You will have your results immediately after you submit the exam. 

Passing score. If you receive a score of 70 percent or above, the score report will have the word “pass” printed on it. Numerical passing scores are not reported to avoid potential misuse of the scores in hiring. Your score report will include information on obtaining your license.

Retake information. Candidates who do not pass the exam will receive a score report with the word “fail” printed on it. The score report will also contain the candidate’s numerical score and a Strength and Weakness Report.  PSI will keep your application on file for two years.  You can re-take the exam as many times as you need to within a two year period.  After two years, you will need to start over and re-submit your application and documentation.  It is recommended that you spend time studying between attempts.  Revisit your classroom handouts and start taking the practice exams again.  We make the practice exams available to you for as long as you need them.  We are constantly updating our practice exams with new questions based on feedback from our students.  

Question:  What if I don't pass the exam?

Answer: (see above) Also, we allow students who took our class to come back and retake the class if you failed the exam. You will need to email us so we can add you to an upcoming class.  There is no charge to re-take the class if you provide us a picture of your fail slip or proof that you did not pass.  You can email us at masscodeprep@gmail.com or text a picture of it to us at 781-561-1440.  You must come back to our class within a year of taking your original class with us to not have to pay the registration fee again.

Question:  What if I can't finish class or don't feel ready to take the exam?

If you attend our class and have to drop out or you're not able to take your exam because you're not ready, reach out by email during your class or shortly after to make arrangements with us to roll over your registration to another class.

OUR GOAL IS TO STAY WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!  WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED.  ONCE YOU ARE A CLIENT OF OURS, WE ARE FRIENDS FOR LIFE!