Comprehensive course covering the Michigan Mechanical Code and all other referenced items required to test for the Michigan Mechanical Contractor's License Exam.
This course will prepare you and give you the confidence you need to pass the exam.
Provide qualified instructors and materials to prepare you for the Michigan Mechanical Exam based on the State of Michigan requirements in a one day intense 8 hour schedule. Offer a minimum of one class prior to each exam in Grand Rapids, Michigan or we can come to your provided classroom. Cost is $175 per person.
Each student will receive a complete hand out with sample test questions. Students will work on sample tests using code books and instruction provided on how to find the answers within the code books. The students will be given the correct answers to verify a complete understanding of the testing process. Students are required to provide their own copies of all code books.
Note: The sample tests are questions created by the instructors and are not from the State of Michigan Mechanical Exam.
Looking for specific topics?
Only want to cover gas piping, venting, or combustion air? Looking for a class for your employees to better understand the codes? We can do that. Classes can be requested and scheduled for certain area's of the Michigan Mechanical Code or International Fuel Gas Codes. Contact us for specialty classes and pricing.
State of Michigan Application Exam Experience Record
This section of the permit application needs to be thorough. If there is not enough room under each category attach a typed out description of the work you have done and reference this sheet within that space, the attachments will need to be notarized.
http://michigan.gov/documents/dleg/dleg_bcc_mechanical_contractor_exam_app_262467_7.pdf
Example:
Write in space "See attached".
Work Experience:
"Installed forced air furnaces ranging from 45,000-120,000 btu input into both new and existing homes. Installed new black gas pipe and CSST systems sized in accordance with the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code into both new homes and commercial buildings" etc.
Be as complete as you possibly can and be sure to have it notarized.
YOU MUST be very detailed in your work experience or your application will be rejected by the State of Michigan.
Note: If you are a U.S. Veteran with an honorable discharge you are exempt from the state exam fee and licensing fee. You must provide a copy of your DD 214 with you exam application.
To schedule a class or if you have any questions please call:
Ken Corwin
231-631-3688 after 4 pm
or send an e-mail to
Next State of Michigan Exam is Tuesday June 11, 2013 in Lansing. You must have your application in to the state of Michigan by May 10, 2013. The 2012 code has not been adopted yet and the test will be on the 2009 code.
Next class is Saturday June 1, 2013 in Grand Rapids Michigan beginning at 8 a.m. to 4 pm. Location is at:
Comfort Inn Airport located at 4155 28th St. S.E., 49512 616-957-2080
The class will be held in the conference room and is limited to 20 people. There is a special rate of $59.95 plus tax for rooms for Friday night May 31st for 4 rooms only. When calling to make a reservation reference the "Mechanical Code Class" to receive this rate. The price of the class does not include the hotel room, this is your responsibility.
To register send a $50 deposit by Monday May 13th along with your name and phone number payable to :
Ken Corwin
436 E. Main Street
Fremont , MI 49412
The $125 balance will be collected the day of the exam prior to class beginning.
This is an intense 8 hour course designed to prepare you for the mechanical exam in law, HVAC equipment, Limited Heating Service, and Limited Cooling Service.
You must have all of your books the day of the class.
You need to have the ACCA Manual D 1995 version as that is what the state test is based off of and your best option will be finding one on line at Amazon or Barnes & Noble as they are no longer availabe through ACCA.
Out of town classes must be scheduled with the instructor and are based on a minimum number of students and distance to the location requested.
For the complete testing schedule, Mechanical Examination, Licensing Information, and Applications vist the State of Michigan website at:
http://michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_10575_17394_17566---,00.html
Students are required to bring the following to a class:
For direct links to order books see our Services page
Note: Code commentaries are not allowed in exam site
Handouts will be provided for the following: