From day one on the jobsite

From Construction Helper to Licensed General Contractor

Everyone starts as a helper. The difference is who turns those years into a license, and who stays loading sheetrock at 50.

This course is currently taught in Portuguese. English and Spanish versions are in development; no launch date has been announced.

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Path

King Training course, taught in Portuguese

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Licensed General Contractor

Helper years DO count, if you document them

The 4 years of experience required by DBPR don't need to be as a foreman. Years as a helper count, as long as you can prove what you did, when and with whom.

The realistic 3–5 year roadmap

Year 1–2: helper learning every trade. Year 3: lead helper / sub-foreman. Year 4: foreman, start documenting. Year 5: pass the exam, your license, your first contract.

Don't skip steps, but don't get stuck either

Many Brazilians stay 15+ years as helpers because no one showed them the next step. The course shows you what to do every year, every quarter, every week.

Your jobsite experience is already worth gold

King Training is a course taught in Portuguese that takes you from the DBPR application to Pearson VUE approval, even if you've never set foot in a college classroom.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a helper really become a GC in Florida?›

Yes, most Brazilian GCs in Florida started as helpers. The key is documenting every year of work and gradually growing into more responsibility.

How many years do I need?›

DBPR requires 4 years of construction experience for the GC license. Helper years count if properly documented.

What if I don't have an HS diploma?›

Florida doesn't require HS diploma for the GC license. Experience + the exam are what count.

How much can a former helper earn as GC?›

First year as GC: $80–150k. Year 3 with steady pipeline: $250–500k. Top Brazilian GCs that started as helpers: $1M+/year.