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North Carolina

Heating Group 3 Licensing, Education & Exam Prep

Heating licenses in North Carolina are split into 3 groups. Heating Group 3 deals with air distribution systems having a mechanical refrigeration capacity of 15 tons or less. We offer a course with exam prep, the book for the exam, and additional services to help you obtain your license. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your North Carolina Heating Group 3 License.

  • $299
    Heating Group 3
    Exam Prep
  • $1606 $1489
    Class 1
    Bundle
  • $1101 $1019
    Class 2
    Bundle
Individual taking the course and exam prep for North Carolina online with RocketCert
Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Heating Group 3 in North Carolina
  • Heating Group 3 Contractor

    The Heating Group 3 License in North Carolina can be utilized for the installation, repair, and servicing of systems and units with a mechanical refrigeration capacity of 15 tons or less. All single-family detached residential systems are included in this group, regardless of total refrigeration capacity. Includes fuel piping qualifications.


      Class 1 - Required for licensed work in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
      Class 2 - Allows work in single family detached residential dwellings only.

  • Heating Group 3 Technician

    Forced air heating/cooling system with cooling capacity of fifteen (15) tons or less. Must be a sub-licensee of a H3 Contractor. This is not a contracting license

Requirements & steps

What are the requirements to getting a license?

North Carolina Journeyman Plumber RequirementsContractor License Requirements
  • Two (2) years (4,000 hours) of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service, or repair of plumbing systems related to the category for which a license is sought, whether or not a license was required for the work performed.
  • Up to one-half (2,000 hours) (45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours) of the experience requirement may be in academic or technical training directly related to the field of endeavor for which the examination is requested.
North Carolina Journeyman Plumber RequirementsTechnician License Requirements
  • To be eligible to take the Plumbing, Heating Group No. 1, Heating Group No. 2 and/or Heating Group No. 3 Technician examination(s)an applicant must have 18 months (3,000 hours) on-site full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service or repair of plumbing or heating systems related to the category for which license is sought, whether or not license was required for the work performed.
  • To be eligible to take the Fuel Piping Technician examination, an applicant must have 9 months (1,500 hours) on-site full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service or repair of fuel piping systems.

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your license, contact the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors at 919-875-3612 or visit nclicensing.org.


The Board does not require any Continuing Education for this type of license. North Carolina has no reciprocity agreements for Heating Group 3 licensees.


With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
Submit Application

In order to sit for the exam, you must submit the application for licensure to the state. It must include verified education and work experience as required by the state. Upon application approval, the applicant will receive written notification which will include instructions for scheduling the examination, which must be taken within thirty (30) days of the date of the notification letter.

PASS THE STATE OR NATIONAL EXAM(S)

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Pre-approval is required. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors to obtain your North Carolina Heating Group 3 License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

North Carolina Contractors must pass two examinations: the Heating Group 3 Exam and the Business and Law exam. Business and Law is not required if the applicant holds an active contractor license with this Board and the applicant passed the Board’s Business and Law Exam after August, 2003.

Upon application approval, the applicant will receive instructions for scheduling the examination.

Note: North Carolina will be updating their building codes on January 1st, 2025. However, they have not yet announced when the exams will be updated to the new code books.

Exams are administered by PSI. You can contact them by calling 855-746-8173 or visiting psiexams.com.

Exam details North Carolina Heating Group 3 (Contractor & Technician) Exam

  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time: 4 Hours
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Exam details North Carolina Business and Law Exam

  • Total Questions: 40
  • Passing Score: 70% Correct
  • Time: 90 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

Topics include: Erosion and Sedimentation Control; Licensing; Subcontractor's Pay Requirements; Liens and Bonds; One Call

Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the exam?

The North Carolina Heating Group 3 and Business and Law exams are open book. These references are permitted to be tabbed and highlighted! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.

Online Exam Prep Includes:

  • Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you load calculations for sizing HVAC ducts, and heating & cooling systems.
  • Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
  • Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
  • Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
  • Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

North Carolina Heating Group 3 (Class 1 & Technician) Bundle

Includes the following courses:

  • Heating Group 3 (Class 1 & Technician) Online Exam Prep

Plus the following:

  • All the books to use during the exam
  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

Do you also need?

$1,606 $1,489

North Carolina Heating Group 3 Class 2 Bundle

Includes the following courses:

  • Heating Group 3 Class 2 Online Exam Prep

Plus the following:

  • All the books to use during the exam
  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

Do you also need?

$1,101 $1,019


The Following References are Allowed to be Used During the Heating Group 3, Class I Exam:


North Carolina Heating Group 3 (Class 1 Contractor & Technician) Online Exam Prep

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$299

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Manual J - Residential Load Calcs (Full Edition)

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$159

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Manual Q - Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design

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$79

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Manual D - Residential Duct Systems, 3rd Edition

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$84

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ACCA Duct Calculation Slide Rule

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$64

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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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$199

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North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018

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$64

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Manual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings

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$119

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North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code 2018

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$109

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North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018

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$109

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North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018

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$44

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North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018

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$169

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NC Board Laws and Rules for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers

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$19

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The Following References are Allowed to be Used During the Heating Group 3, Class II Exam:


North Carolina Heating Group 3 Class 2 Online Exam Prep

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$299

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Manual J - Residential Load Calcs (Full Edition)

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$159

ADD TO CART

Manual D - Residential Duct Systems, 3rd Edition

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$84

ADD TO CART

ACCA Duct Calculation Slide Rule

See Details

$64

ADD TO CART

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

See Details

$199

ADD TO CART

North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018

See Details

$44

ADD TO CART

North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018

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$169

ADD TO CART

NC Board Laws and Rules for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers

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$19

ADD TO CART
The North Carolina Business & Law exam must also be passed:

North Carolina Plumbing, Heating, Sprinkler Business and Law Bundle

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$262 $239

North Carolina Plumbing, Heating, Sprinkler Business and Law Online Exam Prep

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$129

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North Carolina Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers

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$119

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Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

11-12 Book Tab Bundle

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$89

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

ADD TO CART
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