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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 1752 | Mon & Wed September 9-18 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1753 | Mon & Wed October 21-30 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1754 | Mon, Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
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 541 | Mon & Wed September 9-18 Saturday September 21 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 542 | Mon & Wed October 21-30 Saturday November 2 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 543 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
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 898 | Mon & Wed September 9-18 Saturday September 21 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 899 | Mon & Wed October 21-30 Saturday November 2 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 900 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
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 1429 | Mon & Wed September 9-16 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1430 | Mon & Wed October 21-28 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1431 | Mon & Wed December 2-9 |
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 2336 | Wednesday September 25 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2337 | Wednesday December 4 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 895 | Mon & Wed September 9-18 Saturday September 21 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 896 | Mon & Wed October 21-30 Saturday November 2 |
MW: 5:30-9 p.m. S: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 897 | Mon & Wed December 2-11 Saturday December 14 |
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 2247 | Tuesday October 1 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2248 | Tuesday December 3 |
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 539 | Tues & Thurs September 10-19 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 901 | Tues & Thurs October 17-29 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 540 | Tues & Thurs November 12-21 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1748 | Tues & Thurs December 10-19 |
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 486 | Tuesday September 17 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2252 | Thursday October 24 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2253 | Tuesday November 19 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2254 | Tuesday December 17 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
