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Pennsylvania State Inspection Certification
The College is authorized by PennDOT to administer an approved course of instruction to prepare, test, and certify automotive technicians for the Pennsylvania State Inspection Program.
NOTE: The Baseline exam must be completed by every new applicant who does not currently hold a valid state inspection license. The Category 1 exam covers cars, light trucks and light trailers. The Category 2 exam covers motorcycles and the Category 3 exam covers heavy-truck and heavy trailers. The fee covers one category only. Additional categories are also available for an additional fee and may be taken concurrently with the basic course or at a later date following completion of the basic course. If you wish to take any of these categories in combination, you must use a separate course reference number (CRN) for each when registering.
Safety Inspection Certification (Baseline)
PDS 7005 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $150
| CRN 2720 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 545 | Mon & Wed June 3-19 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 515 | Mon & Wed July 8-24 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 2713 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 546 | Mon & Wed June 3-19 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 516 | Mon & Wed July 8-24 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 2715 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 158 | Mon & Wed June 3-19 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 179 | Mon & Wed July 8-24 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Safety Inspection Recertification
The purpose of the course to help prepare students for the PA State Inspection recertification test. It will be held simultaneously with the Safety Inspection Certification class for three evenings.
PDS 7004 / Length: 10.5 hours
Cost: $75
| CRN 2716 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 6 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 364 | Mon & Wed June 3-10 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 268 | Mon & Wed July 8-15 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 2714 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 157 |
Mon & Wed |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 178 | Mon & Wed July 8-24 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 1605 | Wednesday May 1 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 517 | Tuesday July 30 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
Pennsylvania Emissions Inspector Certification (EEIC)
Focuses on the rules, regulations and proper techniques to perform the state required PA Enhanced Emissions Inspections, mandated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
PDS 7009 / Length: 16 hours | Cost: $275
| CRN 1604 | Tues & Thurs May 7-16 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 102 | Tues & Thurs June 4-13 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 147 | Tues & Thurs July 9-18 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 518 | Tues & Thurs August 6-15 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
Emissions Retest
Only one retest is allowed for a failed emissions course. Failure of a second test requires the student to retake and pass the entire original course to maintain Emissions Inspector status.
PDS 7012 / Length 4 hours | Cost: $45
| CRN 1579 | Thursday May 16 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 547 | Thursday June 13 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 519 | Thursday July 18 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 520 | Thursday August 15 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
