Michigan Mechanical Code Exam Prep

Per the State of Michigan the adoption of the 2018 Michigan Mechanical Code was pulled back and this cycle will be skipped. They are in the process of adopting the 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code and expect that to take place in the fall of 2022. We will continue to use the 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code and 2015 International Fuel Gas Code. As soon as the 2021 codes are adopted, this site will be updated.

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

https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/standards-and-guidelines/read-only-versions-of-ashrae-standards

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.