You must complete all the requirements for the DBPR CILB Certified Pool Servicing License before you apply, there is no order in which they must be completed, just has to happen before you apply.

You need to apply and test with the state of Florida

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You must meet one of experience requirements below

A person will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following requirements (check only one box below):  1. Four year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years experience) and one year proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying.

 2. One year experience as a foreman and not less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses.

 3. One year experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and two years of credits from accredited college-level courses.

 4. Two years experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and one year of credits from accredited college-level courses.

 5. Four years experience as a worker or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.

 6. Completed a board-approved 60 hour pool/spa servicing contractor course of instruction, and has a minimum of 1 year proven experience related to the scope of work of such a contractor. See Rule 61G4- 15.001(5). A list of board-approved courses can be found on the Department’s website.

MILITARY VETERANS: A veteran will qualify for a certified license by meeting one of the following (check only one box below):

 1. Three years of military service and one year experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

 2. Two years of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and one year experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

 3. One year of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and two years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.