Pre-Licensing Course
Information on this page provided by the SC Manufactured Home School of Licensing
Pre-Licensing Course
Information on this page provided by the SC Manufactured Home School of Licensing
The Course is a Part of the Licensing Process
All manufactured home dealers, salespersons, contractors, installers and repairers must be licensed by a state agency, the SC Manufactured Housing Board.
The requirements for licensure are listed on the Board’s webpage. Applications are also online.
Among the requirements is a pre-licensing course.
Retailer Course
For retail dealer and salesperson applicants a course is offered by the South Carolina Manufactured Home School of Licensing. The classes are generally offered monthly in Columbia. MHISC does not offer a pre-licensing course for new applicants but does offer Continuing Education classes for current license-holders
The cost of the class is $295 which includes a textbook, Nascla Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Management: Manufactured Housing, 3rd edition. Students must bring the textbook to the class. Applicants may find that the book is available from someone who has previously taken the course. They may bring the book and will receive a $50 discount from the cost of tuition. But note that the book must be the current 3rd Edition.
The course is a day long and includes an additional unit at the end specifically for retail dealer applicants. There is a break in the class for lunch. Students will receive a certificate of completion which they will need to include in the application package they submit to the SCMHB.
For more details about the course, or to register contact schoolofmh@gmail.com
Retailer Testing
An examination must be completed through PSI Examination Services. Contact them at www.psiexams.com or 1 (800) 733-9267
A word of encouragement. Generally about half of students pass the test on the first try. A higher percentage of students ultimately passes on the second or third try.
Contractor, Installer and Repairer Course
A contractor’s license allows the licensees to do the same type of work as licensed installers and repairers.
Training is provided by the Manufactured Housing Institute. Contact MHI at: (703) 558-0400 or www.manufacturedhousing.org. The course is provided online.
Contractor, Installer and Repairer Testing
An examination must be completed through PSI Examination Services. Contact PSI at 1 (800) 733-9267 or visit www.psiexams.com
Applicants are allowed to bring a copy of the NASCLA SC Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management into the test with them.
Procedure to Take a Licensing Exam in another State
If an applicant desires to take an exam in another state other than South Carolina, the applicant should call 1-800-733-9267, press star and ask for a supervisor to schedule a South Carolina exam in another state. PSI, the Board’s test provider, will overnight all of the plans to the test site, and the applicant may take the test at that site.
If an applicant experiences difficulty in reaching PSI on the telephone due to a large amount of applicants calling at the same time, the best time to call is between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. eastern time.
The easiest way to register to take an exam is through PSI’s website, psionline.com and look for South Carolina information
Next Upcoming Course
MHISC is not affiliated with the School of Licensing but posts information about upcoming classes as a service to members.
Important Information – Please review this carefully prior to registering.
- Registration is to be paid at the door. Please bring check or credit card. Please do not submit any money before the course.
- Registration Deadline is 5PM the Monday before the course.
- Bring your photo ID with you.
About the Course Provider
Joanne Polston
Owner and Instructor at
South Carolina Manufactured Housing School of Licensing
CONTACT INFO – Contact the South Carolina Manufactured Housing School of Licensing for questions or course registration at their email address:
INSTRUCTOR BIO – Polston has over 25 years experience in the industry. She has worked as a salesperson, general manager and regional retail manager. She currently holds a retail license as manager of Atlantic Homes in Orangeburg and serves on MHISC’s board of directors.
Next Upcoming Course
MHISC is not affiliated with the School of Licensing but posts information about upcoming classes as a service to members.
Important Information – Please review this carefully prior to registering.
- This course is required by the South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board. They will not issue you a license without proof of completion of this course.
- This is a one day course for dealers and salespeople.
- Registration Deadline is 5PM the day before the course.
- Registration must be paid prior to attending the course. You may pay at the door.
- Bring your photo ID with you.
About the Course Provider
Joanne Polston
Owner and Instructor at
South Carolina Manufactured Housing School of Licensing
CONTACT INFO – Contact the South Carolina Manufactured Housing School of Licensing for questions or course registration at their email address:
INSTRUCTOR BIO – Polston has over 25 years experience in the industry. She has worked as a salesperson, general manager and regional retail manager. She currently holds a retail license as manager of Atlantic Homes in Orangeburg and serves on MHISC’s board of directors.
The Course is a Part of the Licensing Process
All manufactured home dealers, salespersons, contractors, installers and repairers must be licensed by a state agency, the SC Manufactured Housing Board.
The requirements for licensure are listed on the Board’s webpage. Applications are also online.
Among the requirements is a pre-licensing course.
Retailer Course
For retail dealer and salesperson applicants a course is offered by the South Carolina Manufactured Home School of Licensing. The classes are generally offered monthly in Columbia. MHISC does not offer a pre-licensing course for new applicants but does offer Continuing Education classes for current license-holders
The cost of the class is $295 which includes a textbook, Nascla Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Management: Manufactured Housing, 3rd edition. Students must bring the textbook to the class. Applicants may find that the book is available from someone who has previously taken the course. They may bring the book and will receive a $50 discount from the cost of tuition. But note that the book must be the current 3rd Edition.
The course is a day long and includes an additional unit at the end specifically for retail dealer applicants. There is a break in the class for lunch. Students will receive a certificate of completion which they will need to include in the application package they submit to the SCMHB.
For more details about the course, or to register contact schoolofmh@gmail.com
Retailer Testing
An examination must be completed through PSI Examination Services. Contact them at www.psiexams.com or 1 (800) 733-9267
A word of encouragement. Generally about half of students pass the test on the first try. A higher percentage of students ultimately passes on the second or third try.
Contractor, Installer and Repairer Course
A contractor’s license allows the licensees to do the same type of work as licensed installers and repairers.
Training is provided by the Manufactured Housing Institute. Contact MHI at: (703) 558-0400 or www.manufacturedhousing.org. The course is provided online.
Contractor, Installer and Repairer Testing
An examination must be completed through PSI Examination Services. Contact PSI at 1 (800) 733-9267 or visit www.psiexams.com
Procedure to Take a Licensing Exam in another State
If an applicant desires to take an exam in another state other than South Carolina, the applicant should call 1-800-733-9267, press star and ask for a supervisor to schedule a South Carolina exam in another state. PSI, the Board’s test provider, will overnight all of the plans to the test site, and the applicant may take the test at that site.
If an applicant experiences difficulty in reaching PSI on the telephone due to a large amount of applicants calling at the same time, the best time to call is between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. eastern time.
The easiest way to register to take an exam is through PSI’s website, psionline.com and look for South Carolina information