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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 1754 | Mon, Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 2206 | Mon & Wed Jan. 27-Feb. 5 Saturday February 8 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 2207 | Mon & Wed March 23-April 8 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2209 | Mon & Wed May 4-13 Saturday May 16 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 543 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 2361 | Mon & Wed Jan. 27-Feb. 5 Saturday February 8 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 2359 | Mon & Wed March 23-April 8 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2202 | Mon & Wed May 4-13 Saturday May 16 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 900 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 620 | Mon & Wed Jan. 27-Feb. 5 Saturday February 8 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1391 | Mon & Wed March 23-April 8 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2204 | Mon & Wed May 4-13 Saturday May 16 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 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 1431 | Mon & Wed December 2-9 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1851 | Mon & Wed Jan. 27-Feb. 3 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1853 | Mon & Wed March 23-30 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2205 | Mon & Wed May 4-11 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
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
| CRN 2337 | Wednesday December 4 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2637 | Wednesday February 12 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2638 | Wednesday April 29 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 897 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 619 | Mon & Wed Jan. 27-Feb. 5 Saturday February 8 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1390 | Mon & Wed March 23-April 8 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2203 | Mon & Wed May 4-13 Saturday May 16 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 2248 | Tuesday December 3 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1854 | Wednesday February 19 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1393 | Wednesday April 22 |
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 1748 | Tues & Thurs December 10-19 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 823 | Tues & Thurs January 14-23 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 485 | Tues & Thurs February 25-March 5 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 278 | Tues & Thurs April 7-16 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1392 | Tues & Thurs May 5-14 |
5:30-9:30 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 2254 | Tuesday December 17 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2630 | Tuesday January 21 |
5:30-9:30 p.mm. | Marple |
| CRN 2632 | Tuesday March 3 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2633 | Tuesday April 14 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
