Immediate Attention: Effective July 29, 2021 the application process was changed and you are now required to submit documentation for each work classification detailing your work experience and this must be signed by the contractor of record for the place you worked. It does not need to be notarized. The change also gives 1 year experience for attending a recognized college or trade school. Go to the link below to watch a YouTube video that covers this information. I created a "Work Experience Record" form to use for each category, email me at mmcexamprep@yahoo.com to receive this form.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeV3Ahphq3s
Please read the information below and to the right before selecting the options.
1. $50 deposit pays the required deposit to reserve a seat for an in person class.
2. Self-Study Course provides the work book and flash drive with the teaching videos and links mailed 2 day USPS.
3. The self-study work book provides only the work book mailed 2-day USPS.
4. The self-study flash drive provides all the teaching videos and links mailed 2-day USPS.
5. The class balance allows payment the day of the in person class.
For options to pay with a check, money order, or Venmo see the information to the right.
Comprehensive course covering the Michigan Mechanical Code and all other referenced items required to test for the Michigan Mechanical Contractor's License Exam.
If you are in a state that is using the International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and ACCA Manual D, the self-study course will work in your state as well. The only material not covered will be your state Mechanical laws. When the 2021 International Mechanical Code is available, an International Mechanical Exam Self-Study Course will be created. Copy and paste the link below to learn more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqwMvWdilCM
Your time and money is important to you, passing your exam is important to me, read some of the testimonials below on course results, this course works!
Student feed back received on 5/11/22
Hello again, thanks so much for your class. I have taken my exams and passed them all on my first try. Category 1: 78.1% Category 2: 79.3% Category 6: 87.2% Category 8: 89% Randy
Student feed back received on 4/18/22
Limited heating service - 87%, Limited AC service- 86% HVAC - 83% . I could not have done it without your study course and prep book. I appreciate your help! Thanks again. Tim
Student feed back received on 3/4/22
Ken,
I just wanted to send you an email to say thank you so much for what you do with this prep course. I took your January 15th class in Lansing and was finally able to get in to take my tests between yesterday and today. Without your class, I am 100% sure that I would not have passed on the first try for both of them like I was able to do these past two days! I was able to take and pass HVAC Equipment and Limited Heating Service, which is everything I'm currently eligible for.
D. Baker
Student feed back received on 6/25/2021
I wanted to let you know that I passed my category 2 exam thanks to your course and practice tests. I appreciate the investment you have put into this class. Thanks, Justin
Student feed back received on 4/27/2021 after finally taking exam 15 months after an in person class
Hello Ken,
I was a student in your January 2020 Michigan Mech Lic. Exam Prep Course. Just wanted to share I felt the class was a real value and a big part of my success passing the Unlimited Heating Service exam. The materials you provided and presented were excellent. So excellent that a year and 3 month after taking the class I finally got around to taking the test. To prepare I simply reviewed the “law” sections for 2 hours the night before and the heating service section literally 20 minutes prior to the exam while waiting in the parking lot. Pleased to share I passed the exam on my first attempt. Now onto adding the add’l work classifications I seek.
Sincerely appreciate your instruction and guidance supporting my efforts to obtain a Michigan Mechanical Contract License needed for my business.
Thank you!
Mike
Student feed back received on 1/15/2021 after passing exams using self-study course.
Ken, wanted to thank you very much for the reference material and the study guide and material. It was all great and helped immensely.
I passed all 5 exams this week. Such a relief to have them all done and out of the way on the first shot.
Wednesday afternoon after I drove up to Lansing I passed Refrigeration with a 98%. Only missed one question and I wish I knew which question it was. Lol
Thursday was Hydronic piping passed with an 87%. Then I took HVAC Equip. Later in the morning and passed with an 88%.
Today was both Unlimited Heating and ACR service exams. Passed Heating with an 86% and ACR with an 89%.
Man did that unlimited heat ever have a lot of fuel oil like you described. I’m certain that’s where I lacked on that one. I’ve never worked on any fuel oil appliance and don’t ever plan to.
Again, thank you so much for the help. I’m glad I found your information while searching Google back at the beginning of this whole process. Very much appreciated.
Bryon
Student feed back received on 11/5/20 for class taken on October 24, 2020.
"Good evening Ken, I would like to thank you for your seminar and prep exam study book. Both have given me the knowledge and the correct study material needed to Pass my Michigan Mechanical HVAC Category #2 Contractors License. I will continue to use my study book to soon pass my Limited Heating, Limited Cooling service categories. I appreciate your Guidance." John
Indiviual feedback on 10/26/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
"Ken, just letting you know your study material was very helpful. Passed all three exams that I took on the first try. Hydronic Heating and Cooling and Process Piping 87%, HVAC Equipment 81%, Refrigeration 83%. Thank you." Todd
Indiviual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course after failing the test the first time.
"Ken I would like to thank you for your self study preparation course. On Saturday I took my type two test and passed. I took it before and did not pass. With the help of your course it helped a lot. " Joe
Student feed back received on 9/1/20 from class taken in July 10,2020
"Hi Ken just wanted to pass on my test results.
Limited heating service 85.4% Limited refrigeration and air conditioning service 92.7% Hydronic heating and cooling 85.4% Hvac equipment 86%
I can’t thank you enough for putting on the class you do. Without it I don’t know how you would prepare for the tests. Thanks again." Jeff A.
Student feed back received on 9/3/20 from class taken on June 20, 2020
"Hey Ken,
Wanted to thank you for your time and replying to my emails. I took the HVAC and heating service test last week and was able to pass both test, the class gave me the extra edge to make it possible. I had the knowledge but if I hadn’t known how to utilize the code book in a efficient manner which you teach in the class I’m not sure I would have passed the HVAC. The service test, on the other hand, was easy, I had that done in less then ten minutes. Thanks again." John R.
Student feed back received on 9/3/20 from class taken on July 10, 2020
Hi Ken,
"Just wanted to say thank you for all the good information you shared with me during your class. Thanks to you and all the good information you presented during your class I was able to PASS my HVAC test on the first try with a 80%. The work book you gave me at your class was a great way to study for the exam. Without your class I do not believe I would have passed the HVAC test. Thanks again Ken." Steve R.
This course began in 2007 and taught by the same instructor since 2007, is constantly updated to stay current, and will prepare you and give you the confidence you need to pass the exam.
To watch a video of what the class offers please go to the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtzS190PIMI
Beginning 8/20/20 this course is available to purchase and complete at your own pace. The package consists of the workbook used in the class and a 64 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with videos that contain the same content as the class. Go to the link below to see a YouTube video of this package, for ordering information see the information to the right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfFJGBL2d8
Below is a link that discusses COVID-19 and why you should not wait to get your license and test with PSI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB5Am9YeKV8
Below is an updated video made on 3/3/18 for updates to the mechanical exam testing process.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI5RP62Ty_I
If you are taking Category 4 Refrigeration or any of the service exams a recommended study book is the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning book. There is more information over to the right when you scroll down and a link below to a Youtube video showing the book you want to use.
(Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ISBN 10:1-56637-724-2 or ISBN 13: 978-1-56637-724-9)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg1LcnnMTcs
To get a glimpse of how to use Manual D and what the class covers go to these two links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBP9EvGiyMs&t=8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZkKH956Rk4
https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/basic-principles-duct-design
If you are wanting to study on your own and just want to purchase the work book click on this link below to find out more about the book. The cost of the workbook is $95.00. To order a workbook send a check or money order to "Ken Corwin" and mail to:
Ken Corwin 436 E. Main Street Fremont MI 49412 or it can be paid with Venmo (@mmcexamprep). Once you purchase the workbook and if you decide you want to attend the class, the cost of the class will only be $149.00.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE0y3Ge7-xs
Effective July 29, 2021 the application process was changed and you are now required to submit documentation for each work classification detailing your work experience and this must be signed by the contractor of record for the place you worked. It does not need to be notarized. Effective April 4 ,2017 the fees to take the exam have increased and are shown in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin. You will be required to pay the $300 license fee with the application which is good for 3 years from the year you pass your exam and receive your license and will expire on August 31st of the 3rd year.
Below is a link to the State of Michigan Mechanical Division Licensing Information and Application website. This site will have the original application and a list of what books the exam will be based on and what books you can take into the PSI test center.
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_10575_17394_77372-45140--,00.html
Below is the link to a YouTube video on how to set up an Accela account which allows you to complete the application on line with a link to the website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnlmS0ixWdk&t=21s
Effective June 14, 2017 the State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors Exam will now be administered by PSI Services, LLC.
Once the state approves your application they will mail you post cards then you contact PSI to schedule your exam. You will be required to pay PSI for the exams you take. A link to the PSI bulletin is below. Be sure to go the link they provide in your bulletin as the one below has a revision date of 6/1/17 and they will update them occasionally and read the bulletin completely, any failure to appear at your scheduled test date will result in forfeiting your exam fee.
Sample PSI Candidate Information Bulletin
https://candidate.psiexams.com/catalog/displayagencylicenses.jsp?catalogID=337
Although the fees for the mechanical exam have increased the quality of service also has increased. You will now be able to take your exam 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday, at 7 different testing sites shown in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin. If you fail any of your exams you will be able to retake that exam a few days later. Once you complete an exam at the testing site you will know immediately if you passed or failed. You will also be able to take a sample test with instructions given in the candidate information bulletin.
If you are taking Category 4 Refrigeration or any of the service exams a recommended study book is;
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ISBN 10:1-56637-724-2
or
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ISBN 10:1-56637-724-2
Here is a link that provides free access for reading only for ASHRAE 15 and ASHRAE 34
If you are taking Category 1 Hydronic Heating and Cooling and Process Piping watch this video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbN8GgoelYI
Hey Ken,
Hi Ken,
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
"Ken I would like to thank you for your self study preparation course. On Saturday I took my type two test and passed. I took it before and did not pass. With the help of your course it helped a lot. " Joe
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Individual feedback on 10/20/20 from individual who purchased and used the self-study course.
Good evening Ken,
Good evening Ken,
Hello Ken,
I was a student in your January 2020 Michigan Mech Lic. Exam Prep Course. Just wanted to share I felt the class was a real value and a big part of my success passing the Unlimited Heating Service exam. The materials you provided and presented were excellent. So excellent that a year and 3 month after taking the class I finally got around to taking the test. To prepare I simply reviewed the “law” sections for 2 hours the night before and the heating service section literally 20 minutes prior to the exam while waiting in the parking lot. Pleased to share I passed the exam on my first attempt. Now onto adding the add’l work classifications I seek.
Student feed back received on 8/25/2021
Limited heating service - 87%
Limited heating service - 87%
Hello again.
What We Do
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 8 classes per year in Lansing, Michigan. Cost is $199 per person.
Each student will receive a complete hand out with sample test questions along with a master answer sheet to verify a complete understanding of the testing process. Students are required to provide their own copies of all code books. The class will cover how to use and understand the charts, tables, and formulas in the code books and ACCA Manual D.
Note: The sample tests are questions created by the instructors and are not from the State of Michigan Mechanical Exam.
Note: If you are a U.S. Veteran with an honorable discharge you are exempt from the initial state license application fee of $300.00. You must provide a copy of your DD-214 or DD-215 with you exam application. PSI will still require you to pay the testing fees.
Testimonial from email received on 3/19/2019 for class taught on March 16, 2019.
Ken I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your time on Saturday. I found your class very informative. I have been studying for the exam for some time now and had I not taken your class I believe I would have not done very well. The way I was studying is not the way that I needed to be. I now feel with a week or two of practice using the methods you taught me I will be able to go and test with confidence. I will and would recommend your class to anyone that is going to test for their mechanical license.
Joe LeFever, Detroit Branch Manager
39201 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
Testimonial from email received on 10/17/16 for class taught on September 10, 2016 and the State exam on September 12, 2016.
Dear Ken,
I just received my mechanical exam test results and I passed all the exams I tested in. A huge thank you is in order, just passing the tests the first time was worth more than the cost of your class. I couldn't have done it without your very professional and comprehensive class. Your exam study guide was worth its weight in gold, with up to date practice tests and ton of reference material needed to pass the exam. It even included current Senate bills not yet passed and changes to the law not always easily found elsewhere but still essential to passing the exam. What I took most from your class was not memorizing the huge amount of information, but more importantly the teaching of the method of how to look up and reference information quickly. The testing was approximately 6 hours, It was a race for the clock with little time and knowing how and where to reference material quickly was more valuable than the information itself
Law 90%
HVAC Equipment 88%
Hydronic Htg & Clg & Process Piping 86%
Limited HTG service 88%
Thank you again for your amazing class
Respectfully,
Chuck Bliss
Bliss Mechanical
July 28, 2015 email testimonial from the May 2015 exam:
Hi Ken,
I just wanted to follow up with you regarding my examination scores. I passed everything I took! I can't thank you enough for helping me prepare for this exam, and with your help I was able to pass on my first attempt.
Law 95
HVAC 79
Hyrdonic Heating and Cooling 84
Limited Heating Service 74
Limited Cooling Service 84
Thanks again,
Eric
March 23, 2015 email testimonial from the March 2015 exam:
Ken I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your time on Saturday. I found your class very informative. I have been studying for the exam for some time now and had I not taken your class I believe I would have not done very well. The way I was studying is not the way that I needed to be. I now feel with a week or two of practice using the methods you taught me I will be able to go and test with confidence. I will and would recommend your class to anyone that is going to test for their mechanical license.
Thank you
Joe LeFever, Detroit Branch Manager
39201 Schoolcraft Rd., Unit B14
Thank you
Joe LeFever, Detroit Branch Manager
39201 Schoolcraft Rd., Unit B14
If you have any questions please call:
Ken Corwin
231-631-3688 after 4:30 pm or send an e-mail to
All State of Michigan Exams are administered by PSI, LLC . You will schedule your exam with PSI once you are approved by the State of Michigan Mechanical Division and receive approval post cards in the mail. Pay attention to the email from PSI as it will have your mechanical exam I.D. you will need when you set up your testing!
Below are the dates for the 2021 and 2022 exam prep courses. The classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:00 p.m.
Lansing Area Location:
Comfort Inn 525 N. Canal Road, Lansing MI 48917
2022 Course Dates
Saturday July 9, 2022
Saturday August 27, 2022
Saturday October 15, 2022
Saturday December 3, 2022
There will be no classes in March, June, or September 2022.
There will be a special room rate available on Friday before each class of $75.00 plus tax. To reserve a room call the hotel at 517-627-8381 . The hotel is only holding 4 rooms at this rate.
The cost of this class is $199.00. The class is limited to 30 people and a minimum of 6 people are required to hold the class.
To reserve a seat for the class in Lansing send a $50 deposit along with your email address no later than 7 days prior to the class to:
Ken Corwin 436 E. Main Street Fremont, MI 49412
or with Venmo user name
@mmcexamprep
If using the PayPal option above for a class deposit, please indicate in the PayPal comments the class date.
The balance of $149.00 will be due the day of the class. Code books will not be available at this location. You can purchase books directly from the ICC Book Store at this link:
http://shop.iccsafe.org/
To order the Michigan Mechanical Exam Prep Self Study Course send a check or money order for $195.00 to:
Ken Corwin 436 E. Main Street Fremont, MI 49412
or pay with Venmo, user name:
@mmcexamprep
Please indicate this is for the self study course. Once payment is received it will be shipped 2 day USPS (subject to USPS actual delivery date). A photo of the USPS receipt will be sent with the tracking number.
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.
For the complete testing schedule, Mechanical Examination, Licensing Information, and Applications vist the State of Michigan website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_17566---,00.html
Students are required to bring the following to a class:
Note: Code commentaries are not allowed in exam site
Handouts will be provided for the following:
The State of Michigan references the 2015 IFGC and PSI (the testing company) will not put in writing that they will allow the 2018 IFGC to be used. I know some were allowed to take it in and I have not heard of any who were denied taking it in, it would be a risk you take depending on the proctor you get.I have compared the 2015 to the 2018 and there are not many changes. I have a document I give out in the class for those who have the 2015 so they can keep using it once the 2018 is adopted and reference the document showing the changed sections, this way they don't have to buy a 2018 and can wait till the next code cycle to get the 2021 IFGC.
Michigan is currently using the 2015 Michigan Residential Code. When the 2018 International Residential Code came out, Michigan decided not to update this and stayed with the 2015 version which is allowed (this can be on a 6 year cycle). There is now a 2021 International Residential Code which Michigan will be adopting and adding Michigan ammendments with a proposed affective date of October 4, 2021. As of 8/2/21, they are no further along in adopting the 2018 Michigan Mechanical Code.
As for testing, even if they adopt the 2021 MRC and miraculously get the 2018 MMC done by this fall, I do not anticipate any testing to change to these new codes until mid 2022 as Michigan has to re-write all the tests and get them to PSI.
To order code books call the ICC Code Store at 1-800-786-4452 or click on the link below and in type in the item into the search box top left side of the home page.
http://shop.iccsafe.org/
2015 Michigan Mechanical Code
2015 International Fuel Gas Code
ACCA Manual D 2011 Edition
2015 International Fuel Gas Code Tabs
https://www.amazon.com/2015-International-Fuel-Turbo-Cover/dp/1609835360/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ISBN+978-1-60983-536-1&qid=1583254645&sr=8-1
If you are taking Category 4 Refrigeration or any of the service exams a recommended study book is;
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ISBN 10:1-56637-724-2
or
ISBN 13: 978-1-56637-724-9
Since you can not take this book in for the exam you do not need to purchase a new one. Amazon has these books used in good enough shape to study for at $30.00.
You also need to be familiar with EPA 608 Certification.Some information can be found in the above service book. Copy and paste the link belowfor a free 66 page PDF study guide.
https://www.hvactraining solutions.net/EPA.pdf
Copy and paste this Youtube link in your web browser to see more about this book.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg1LcnnMTcs
Below is a link to a Youtube video that shows the code changes from the 2015 to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8h0UFDlYSg&t=498s
Ken Corwin 436 E. Main Street Fremont, MI 49412
or with Venmo user name