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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 2717 | Mon & Wed Jan. 14-Feb. 4 (no class 1/21) |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2718 | Mon & Wed Feb. 20-March 6 Saturday, March 9 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-Noon |
Marple |
| CRN 2719 | Mon & Wed March 25-April 10 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2720 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 2983 | Mon & Wed Jan. 14-Feb. 4 (no class 1/21) |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2982 | Mon & Wed Feb. 20-March 6 Saturday, March 9 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-Noon |
Marple |
| CRN 2981 | Mon & Wed March 25-April 10 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2713 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 713 | Mon & Wed Jan. 14-Feb. 4 (no class 1/21) |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 714 | Mon & Wed Feb. 20-March 6 Saturday March 9 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-Noon |
Marple |
| CRN 1603 | Mon & Wed March 25-April 10 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2715 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 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 2227 | Mon & Wed Jan. 14-23 (no class 1/21) |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2228 | Mon & Wed Feb. 20-27 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2229 | Mon & Wed March 25-April 1 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2716 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 6 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 712 | Mon & Wed Jan. 14-Feb. 4 (no class 1/21) |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 313 | Mon & Wed Feb. 20-March 3 Saturday March 9 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-Noon |
Marple |
| CRN 1602 | Mon & Wed March 25-April 10 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2714 | Mon & Wed April 29-May 15 |
5:30-9 p.m. | Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 2444 | Tuesday Dec. 18 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2230 | Wednesday February 13 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1605 | Wednesday May 1 |
5-9 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 2440 | Tues & Thurs Dec. 4-13 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 947 | Tues & Thurs Jan. 15-24 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 555 | Tues & Thurs Feb. 19-28 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 318 | Tues & Thurs April 2-11 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1604 | Tues & Thurs May 7-16 |
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 2441 | Thursday Dec. 13 |
6-10 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 715 | Thursday January 24 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 315 | Thursday February 28 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1196 | Thursday April 11 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1579 | Thursday May 16 |
5:30-9:30 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 2859 | Saturdays April 6-May 18 |
9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marple |
