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NC Plumber's Exam Prep Course (Guide to Passing the NC Plumber's Exam) review
A self-study course for the North Carolina plumbing licence exam with a 150-question practice test, USD 147 as an instant download (practice test alone USD 11.75). The refund applies only if you are dissatisfied and also fail the exam.
Worth a look
Specific, credibly niche and fairly priced against the cost of code books. The topics, the instructor's stated background, the free preview and a low-cost practice-test option make this easier to assess than most study products. Reasons for care: the refund only applies if you are both unsatisfied and unsuccessful on the exam, the code editions covered are not stated on the page, the 'six figure income' line is a sales claim, and the page itself notes you must buy reference books separately. Check which code year the exam uses before paying.
- Price
- $147
- Billing
- One-time payment
- Best for
- Experienced plumbers preparing for the North Carolina licence exam who want a structured course and a practice test
- Not for
- Candidates in other states, or anyone who needs to confirm the code edition and an unconditional refund before buying
NC Plumber's Exam Prep Course (Guide to Passing the NC Plumber's Exam) at a glance
The Guide to Passing the NC Plumber's Exam is a download aimed at people with the required hours and experience who want to prepare for the North Carolina plumbing licensing exam, with an added contractor business and accounting section. The page lists topics such as calculating fixture requirements, water distribution sizing using friction charts, isometrics and plumbing symbols, properties of water, sanitary drain, vent and storm drainage sizing, septic tank and drain field sizing, combustion air, gas pipe sizing and gas appliance venting, with illustrated definitions and a 150-question practice exam with references and explanations. It costs USD 147, or the practice test alone is USD 11.75. The seller, Energy Marketing Service, says it has served the plumbing and HVAC industry since 1986, names instructor John White, and offers a free preview and free sample exam.
- Language
- English
- Format
- Instant download course with 150-question practice exam
- State
- North Carolina
- Price
- USD 147 course; USD 11.75 practice exam alone
- Refund
- Within 60 days, if you are unsatisfied and unsuccessful on the exam
- Instructor
- John White (40+ years teaching, per the page)
- Seller
- Energy Marketing Service
- Reference books
- Sold separately, USD 600-900 per the page
What the course covers
Fixture requirements, water supply and drain sizing with friction charts, venting, storm drainage, septic systems, combustion air and gas piping, plus plumbing maths and symbols. The page says most exam questions can be answered by looking them up in the code books, so the course focuses on the time-consuming calculation questions.
A free sample exam and a course preview are offered on the page.
A conditional refund
The refund wording is that if, within 60 days, you are not satisfied with the course or practice test and are unsuccessful with your exam, you can email for a full refund. That means a dissatisfied buyer who has not yet failed or taken the exam may not qualify, and ClickBank's own policy may apply separately.
Sales claims
'A licensed plumber can expect to earn a six figure income' and 'the plumber's exam is not that difficult' are the seller's statements. The page does not say which code edition the course follows, and codes change.
Who is behind it
Energy Marketing Service is named with an email and phone number and says it has served plumbing and HVAC since 1986. Instructor John White is described with his degree, licences and teaching history. We have not verified these.
Pros and cons
What works
- Specific topic list and practice test
- Free preview and sample exam
- Named instructor and company with contact details
- Cheaper practice-test-only option
What does not
- Refund requires you to fail the exam
- Code edition not stated
- Page contains typos and a 'six figure' claim
- Only for North Carolina
NC Plumber's Exam Prep Course (Guide to Passing the NC Plumber's Exam) FAQ
How much is the course?
USD 147, or USD 11.75 for the practice exam alone.
What is the refund policy?
A full refund within 60 days if you are unsatisfied and unsuccessful on your exam, by email.
Is it for other states?
No, this is the North Carolina edition.
Do I need code books?
Yes. The page says reference books cost extra.
The bottom line
Specific, credibly niche and fairly priced against the cost of code books. The topics, the instructor's stated background, the free preview and a low-cost practice-test option make this easier to assess than most study products. Reasons for care: the refund only applies if you are both unsatisfied and unsuccessful on the exam, the code editions covered are not stated on the page, the 'six figure income' line is a sales claim, and the page itself notes you must buy reference books separately. Check which code year the exam uses before paying.
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