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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 418 | Tues & Thurs May 24-June 2 Saturday June 4 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 226 | Tues & Thurs July 12-21 Saturday July 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 523 | Mon & Wed Aug. 8-17 Saturday Aug. 20 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 419 | Tues & Thurs May 24-June 2 Saturday June 4 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 227 | Tues & Thurs July 12-21 Saturday July23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 524 | Mon & Wed Aug. 8-17 Saturday Aug. 20 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 421 | Tues & Thurs May 24-June 2 Saturday June 4 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 110 | Tues & Thurs July 12-21 Saturday July 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 526 | Mon & Wed Aug. 8-17 Saturday Aug. 20 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 420 | Tues & Thurs May 24-June 2 Saturday June 4 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 110 | Tues & Thurs July 12-21 Saturday July23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 525 | Mon & Wed August 8-17 Saturday Aug. 20 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
Presents the rules, regulations and techniques required for certification to perform the new Pennsylvania Enhanced Vehicle Inspection for branded titles, such as reconstructed, specially constructed, modified, flood damaged, recovered theft, collectible vehicles and street rods. PennDOT will provide a self-study guide that must be reviewed by the student and brought to class. To obtain the guide, go to dmv.state.pa.us and type in “enhanced
vehicle safety inspection.”
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 2143 | Wednesday May 4 |
4:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 562 | Wednesday June 15 |
4:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 420 | Wednesday August 24 |
4:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Pennsylvania Emissions Inspector Certification (EEIC)
Focuses on the rules, regulations and proper techniques to perform the state required PA Emissions Inspections, mandated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Classroom training, a CBT challenge, and a proctored exam are required for a student to certify as an emissions inspector. NEW! Student must purchase a training manual, CBT challenge and online exam from the training portal at patrainingportal.com.
PDS 7009 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: $275
| CRN 2148 | Tues & Thurs May 10-19 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 422 | Tues & Thurs June 7-16 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 490 | Mon & Wed July 18-27 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 530 | Tues & Thurs August 16-25 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |