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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 1449 | Mon & Wed Sept. 14-23 Saturday September 26 |
5:30-9 p.m
8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 1500 | Mon & Wed Oct. 12 - 21 Saturday October 24 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 1501 | Mon & Wed Nov 30-Dec 9 Saturday December 12 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 494 | Mon & Wed September 14-23 Saturday September 26 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 495 | Mon & Wed October 12-21 Saturday October 24 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 496 | Mon & Wed Nov. 30-Dec. 9 Saturday December 12 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 802 | Mon & Wed September 14-23 Saturday September 26 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m-3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 803 | Mon & Wed October 12-21 Saturday October 24 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m-3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 804 | Mon & Wed Nov 30-Dec 9 Saturday December 12 |
5:30-9 p.m 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 1243 | Mon & Wed September 14-21 |
5:30-9 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 1244 | Mon & Wed October 12-19 |
5:30-9 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 1245 | Mon & Wed Nov. 30-Dec. 7 |
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 1914 | Tues & Thurs Sept. 29-Oct. 1 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2265 | Tues & Thurs November 3-5 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2266 | Tues & Thurs December 1-3 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 799 | Mon & Wed Sept 14-23 Saturday September 26 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 800 | Mon & Wed Oct. 12 - 21 Saturday October 24 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
| CRN 801 | Mon & Wed Nov. 30-Dec. 9 Saturday December 12 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 2262 | Tuesday September 15 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2263 | Tuesday December 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 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 362 | Tues & Thurs August 4-13 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 492 | Tues & Thurs September 1-10 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 805 | Tues & Thurs September 29- Oct 8 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 493 | Tues & Thurs November 3-12 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1497 | Tues & Thurs December 1-10 |
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 364 | Tuesday August 11 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 443 | Tuesday September 8 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1872 | Tuesday October 6 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1873 | Tuesday November 10 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 1874 | Tuesday December 8 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
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