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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 1924 | Mon & Wed January 25-February 3 Saturday February 6 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1925 | Mon & Wed March 22-31 Saturday April 3 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1926 | Mon & Wed May 3-May12 Saturday May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 643 | Mon & Wed June 7-16 Saturday June 19 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 291 | Mon & Wed July 12-28 |
5-8"3- p.m. | Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 2026 | Mon & Wed January 25-February 3 Saturday February 6 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 2025 | Mon & Wed March 22-31 Saturday April 3 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1920 | Mon & Wed May 3-12 Saturday May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 650 | Mon & Wed June 7-16 Saturday June 19 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 292 | Mon & Wed July 12-July 28 |
5-8:30 p.m | Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 578 | Mon & Wed January 25-February 3 Saturday February 6 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1265 | Mon & Wed March 22-31 Saturday April 3 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1922 | Mon & Wed May 3-12 Saturday May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 652 | Mon & Wed June 7-16 Saturday June 19 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 132 | Mon & Wed July 12-July 28 |
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
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EEIC Recertification
All Pennsylvania Emission technicians and Emission Repair technicians are required to recertify every two years. This course includes a review of current PA Emission regulations and the online exam. Note: Students must also purchase the online exam from the PA training portal at patrainingportal.com prior to the class. Students must bring their patrainingportal.com “9,000,000” number and their log-in information to class.
PDS 7011 / Length 4 hours
Cost: $95
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 577 | Mon & Wed January 25-February 3 Saturday February 6 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1264 | Mon & Wed March 22-31 Saturday April 3 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1921 | Mon & Wed May 3-12 Saturday May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 651 | Mon & Wed June 7-16 Saturday June 19 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 131 | Mon & Wed July 12-28 |
5-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 1651 | Wednesday February 17 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1267 | Tuesday May 4 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 653 | Wednesday June 2 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 594 | Wednesday August 11 |
5-9 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 770 | Tues & Thurs January 26-February 4 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 457 | Tues & Thurs February 23-March 4 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 267 | Tues & Thurs April 6-15 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1266 | Tues & Thurs May 11-20 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 654 | Tues & Thurs June1-10 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 114 | Tues & Thurs August 3-12 |
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 2139 | Tuesday February 2 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2140 | Tuesday March 2 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2141 | Tuesday April 13 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2142 | Tuesday May 18 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 655 | Tuesday June 8 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 294 | Tuesday August 10 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
