Automotive

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 trucks 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: $170


CRN 86 FULL	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 152	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 404	Mon & Wed, Sep 21-30 Saturday, Oct 3	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus

Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)

PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $50


CRN 87 FULL	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 153	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 155	Mon & Wed, Sep 21-30 Saturday, Oct 3	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus

Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)

PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $50


CRN 60	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 154	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 259	Mon & Wed, Sep 21-30 Saturday, Oct 3	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus

Heavy Vehicle

PDS 7002 / Length:

Cost: $70


CRN 61	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 155	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 260	Mon & Wed, Sep 21-30 Saturday, Oct 3	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus

Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)

PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours

Cost: $100

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.”


CRN 247 Cancelled	Tuesday, June 23	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 386	Tuesday, August 25	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1145	Wednesday, October 7	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1625	Tuesday, December 1	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus

Pennsylvania Emissions Inspector Certification (EEIC)

PDS 7009 / Length: 16 hours

Cost: $295

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.


CRN 131	Mon & Wed, June 15-24	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 137	Tue & Thu, July 7-16	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 157	Tue & Thu, Aug 11-20	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 153	Tue & Thu, Sep 8-17	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus

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