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South Carolina Packaged Equipment Contractor License
Packaged Equipment Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep
South Carolina requires all Packaged Equipment Contractors to obtain a Mechanical Contractor license with Packaged Equipment sub-classification before any bidding or Packaged Equipment work can take place. The Business & Law test accompanies this exam as a requirement for licensure.
All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your tests 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 South Carolina Packaged Equipment Contractor License.
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$299Packaged Equipment Contractor
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Packaged Equipment Mechanical Contractor
The Packaged Equipment sub-classification for South Carolina Mechanical Contractors allows for the installation, replacement, alteration, or repair of air conditioning equipment and systems which consist of a number of components necessary to produce conditioned air for environmental heating or cooling, or both, within buildings, including types of heating systems and any size package equipment. This sub-classification does not include installing, replacing, altering, or repairing hot water or steam heating systems or components. Each license Group has financial limits per bid and job, as follows:
Group 1: $17,500
Group 2: $50,000
Group 3: $100,000
Group 4: $200,000
Group 5: UNLIMITED
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Exams- Pass SC Packaged Equipment Contractor Exam
- Pass NASCLA Business Management & Law Exam
FinancialGAAP Financial Statements Showing Net Worth of:
Self Prepared Balance Sheet
- Group 1: $3,500 or $7,000 Surety Bond
- Group 2: $10,000 or $20,000 Surety Bond
CPA/PA Compiled or Prepared GAAP Financial Statement
- Group 3: $20,000 or $40,000 Surety Bond
- Group 4: $40,000 or $80,000 Surety Bond
CPA/PA Audited
- Group 5: $200,000 or $400,000 Surety Bond
Experience- Submit 2 years of full-time, hands-on field work within the past 5 years. Only commercial work is accepted.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the South Carolina CLB at 803-896-4686 or visit Contractor License Board.
The state does not require continuing education prior to each renewal. Also, South Carolina has reciprocity agreements with some states. A complete list of their reciprocity agreements can be found here.
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%.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
A passing score on the exam is required prior to submitting an application. Contact PSI to schedule the examination. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through CLB to obtain your South Carolina Packaged Equipment Mechanical Contractor 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.
Which exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, visit psiexams.com or call 855-340-3701.
South Carolina Contractors must pass two examinations: their Trade and Business & Law.
South Carolina Packaged Equipment Contractor Exam
- Total Questions: 80
- Passing Score: 56 correct
- Time: 4 Hours
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Topics include: General Piping; General Tubing; Pipe Assembly; Piping Systems; Drain Piping; Valves; Piping Insulation; Hangers and Supports (General); Mechanical Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control; Heating and Cooling Principles; Refrigerants; Load Calculations; Heating and Cooling Equipment; Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing; HVACR Control Systems; Machine Room; Air Conditioning Systems
Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors Exam
- Total Questions: 50
- Passing Score: 35 correct
- Time: 125 minutes
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Topics include: Business Management; Licensing Laws and Rules; Estimating and Bidding; Contracts and Agreements; Project Management; Insurance and Bonding; Safety Recordkeeping and Reporting; Labor Laws and Employment Regulations; Financial Management; Tax Laws; Liens
How do I pass the exam?
The South Carolina exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
- 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.
South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep
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- SC Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep
Our Online Exam Prep features:
- Instant Online Access
- Start & Stop as needed
- Education Support Team
- No Pass No Pay Policy
Ideal for students who already own all references
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South Carolina Packaged Equipment Bundle
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- SC Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep
- All books and references you can use during the exams
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2021 International Mechanical Code
2021 International Fuel Gas Code
ACCA Duct Calculation Slide Rule
Manual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings
Manual D - Residential Duct Systems, 3rd Edition
Manual J - Residential Load Calcs (Full Edition)
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
OSHA 1926
Pipefitters Handbook
9-10 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
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