Important Notice - Update concerning COVID-19
** PSI Test Site Closures Effective March 19, 2020 **
PSI Testing has temporarily closed their testing centers starting March 19 until April 13, 2020
Rescheduling Your PSI Exam
Effective immediately, PSI test candidates can reschedule up to and including the day of testing at no penalty and no documentation required. NOTE: In most cases, candidates can reschedule their examinations on-line and they are encouraged to do so. If a candidate chooses to reschedule through the PSI call center, they may experience longer than usual wait times under the current circumstances.
- You will NOT receive another letter from the NC Board of Examiners extending your exam eligibility deadline (we checked for you)
- All PSI reschedule rules and no show policies are relaxed through April 30th
- If you are unable to make your exam and you are reported as a no-show you will be allowed to reschedule at no cost (that's a relief!)
Exam Prep Courses and the Coronavirus
We have re-scheduled the April 4 & 5th exam prep class until May 2 & 3rd, 2020
- We want to reassure you, our valued student, that your health, safety and well-being are of utmost importance. Effective March 15th, all weekend exam prep classes will be held at:
Carolina Air Conditioning @ 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610 
- We're practicing social distancing and disinfection/sanitizing protocols, here are some of the ways we are taking action in our classrooms:
Additional hand-sanitizing stations added throughout the building.
One student to a classroom workstation/table
Increased frequency of disinfection and cleaning of desks, chairs and other high-touch indoor and outdoor break areas Use of individually packaged snacks and beverages in our classrooms and break areas
NC H-1 Exam Prep Course
The Technical Training Institute’s curriculum for the NC H-1 Exam Prep Course has been developed to teach students the latest NC Code-based test material, commercial load estimating utilizing the approved ACCA Design manuals, and the specific articles of NC Contracting Law.
You'll spend half of the first class day on a comprehensive review of NC Business Exam questions from NC Contracting Law. (Note: Administered by PSI testing; you'll take the NC Technical and Business Exams on the same day.)
Effective August 1, 2017 you must have your own set of exam reference books for class and for your exam.
Your instructor, Michael J. Pratl, has over 30 years of field experience, is a mechanical contractor licensed by the state of North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, Certified Building Analyst and a NCCER Certified Master Trainer.
If you already own the exam reference books, prepare for your exam at home, at your own pace. Click here to order the Heating Exam Prep Home Study Manual for only $169.00.
Reference Books Required for your course and NC Heating H-1 Exams - $1095.00:
- 2018 NC Administrative Codes and Policies
- 2018 NC Energy Code
- 2018 NC Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 NC Mechanical Code
- ACCA Manual D
- ACCA Manual CS
- ACCA Manual J - 8th Edition
- ACCA Manual N - 5th Edition
- ACCA Duct Calculator
- Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (Download PDF from NCDOL website)
- 2019 NC Laws & Rules
- Business and Project Management Handbook, 5th Edition
Day One:
7:30 - 9:00 - Introduction - Exam Prep Class and the North Carolina Testing Process
9:00 - 10:30 - 2018 North Carolina Mechanical Code
10:30 - 11:30 - 2018 North Carolina Fuel Gas Code
11:30 - 12:15 - Lunch
12:15 - 2:30 - 2018 North Carolina Energy Code, General Knowledge
2:15 - 5:00 - Business and Project Management For Contractors General Statutes 87, Article 2.21, NC Administrative Code
Day Two:
7:30 – 9:00 - NC Fuel Gas Code; pipe sizing and combustion air
9:00 – 11:00 - ACCA Manual N, Version 5 - wall loads, glass, infiltration
11:15 – 12:00 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual Q
12:00 – 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 - Duct calculators and basic duct design
1:45 – 2:30 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual N
2:45 - 3:45 - Sample Questions - ACCA Manual D
4:00 - 5:00 - Sample Load Questions - ACCA Manual J-8, Session Conclusion
Upcoming Course Dates:
Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh
Course Locations:
Raleigh: Carolina Air Conditioning @ 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Greensboro: Trane Company of Greensboro, 8408 Triad Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409 
NC H-2 Exam Prep Course
It's not rocket science . . . it's the mechanical code.
We'll teach you the simple tools to pass the first time!
The Technical Training Institute’s curriculum for the NC H-2 Exam Prep Course has been developed to teach students the latest NC Code-based test material, commercial load estimating and duct design procedures utilizing the approved ACCA Design manuals, and the specific articles of NC Contracting Law.
You'll spend half of the first class day on a comprehensive review of NC Business Exam questions from NC Contracting Law. (Note: Administered by PSI Testing: you'll take the NC Technical and Business Exams on the same day.)
Effective August 1, 2017 you must have your own set of exam reference books for class and for your exam.
Your instructor, Michael J. Pratl, has over 30 years of field experience, is a mechanical contractor licensed by the state of North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, Certified Building Analyst and a NCCER Certified Master Trainer.
Upcoming Course Dates:
| Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh |
| Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh |
| Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2020 - $395 / Raleigh |
Class Locations:
Raleigh: Carolina Air Conditioning @ 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Greensboro: Trane Company of Greensboro, 8408 Triad Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409
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Effective August 1, 2017 you must have your own set of exam reference books for class and for your exam.
NC H-3-I Prep Course
Effective August 1, 2017 you must have your own set of exam reference books for class and for your exam.
The Technical Training Institute’s curriculum for the NC Heating Group 3 Exam Prep Course has been developed to review the latest NC Code-based test questions, residential and light commercial load estimating and duct design questions utilizing the approved ACCA Design manuals. You'll spend half of the first class day on a comprehensive review of NC Business Exam questions from NC Contracting Law. (Note: you'll take the NC Technical and Business Exams on the same day.)
Your instructor, Michael J. Pratl, has over 30 years of field experience, is a mechanical contractor licensed by the state of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida, a Certified Building Analyst and an NCCER Certified Master Trainer.
Approved to test but can't make a class? Get ready for your exam at home or at work, anytime! Prepare for your exam at home, at your own pace. Click here to order the Heating Exam Prep - Home Study Manual for $169.00
Prepare to succeed, take the two-day H-3-I Exam Prep Course
You'll cover hundreds of sample test questions in two fast-paced days, learning to use all the reference books and apply the simple techniques. Tuition includes the Heating Exam Prep Student Manual & Study Guide.
Class Locations:
Raleigh: Carolina Air Conditioning @ 641 S New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Greensboro: Trane Company of Greensboro, 8408 Triad Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409
