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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 2446 | Mon & Wed Sept. 10-26 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2447 | Mon & Wed Oct. 22-Nov. 7 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2448 | Mon & Wed Nov. 26-Dec. 12 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 652 | Mon & Wed Sept. 10-26 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 653 | Mon & Wed Oct. 22-Nov. 7 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 654 | Mon & Wed Nov. 26-Dec. 12 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 1072 | Mon & Wed Sept. 10-26 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1073 | Mon & Wed Oct. 22-Nov. 7 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1074 | Mon & Wed Nov. 26-Dec. 12 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
EEIC Recertification
All EEIC-certified mechanics are required to recertify every two years. PennDOT recommends taking the recertification course two months prior to the expiration date of their current certification. The recertification runs from the EEIC expiration date, not the date of the recertification course. Those failing the retest must retake the 16-hour Section 1 EEIC course. NOTE: Students must register a minimum of seven business days prior to the date of the class. Only advance registrations will be accepted and materials will be mailed to you. Prerequisite: Current EEIC certification and valid driver’s license. Cost includes all fees and materials.
PDS 7011 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $95
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 1829 | Mon & Wed Sept. 10-17 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1830 | Mon & Wed Oct. 22-29 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1831 | Mon & Wed Nov. 26-Dec. 3 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 1069 | Mon & Wed Sept. 10-26 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1070 | Mon & Wed Oct. 22-Nov. 7 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1071 | Mon & Wed Nov. 26-Dec. 12 |
6-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 1416 | Tuesday Sept. 25 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2444 | Tuesday Dec. 18 |
6-10 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 650 | Tues & Thurs Sept. 11-20 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1075 | Tues & Thurs Oct. 23-Nov. 1 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 651 | Tues & Thurs Nov. 6-15 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2440 | Tues & Thurs Dec. 4-13 |
6-10 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 579 | Thursday Sept. 20 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1076 | Thursday Nov. 1 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 580 | Thursday Nov. 15 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2441 | Thursday Dec. 13 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
Basic Automotive Repair 101
This course is open to anyone and prepares students to maintain their own vehicles. The course teaches owners how to keep their vehicles running smoothly and covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Students receive hands-on experience checking oil, changing tires, battery checks and replacement and conducting preventative maintenance and services that keep cars functioning.
JSP 0058 / Length 40 hours
Cost: Sponsoring District $439; Non-Sponsoring $459
| CRN 2519 | Saturdays Oct. 6-Nov. 17 |
9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marple |
