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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 851 | Mon & Wed Sep 11-20 Saturday Sep 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 852 | Mon & Wed Oct 9-18 Saturday Oct 21 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1379 | Mon & Wed Nov 20-29 Saturday Dec 2 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 853 | Mon & Wed Dec 4-13 Saturday Dec 16 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 323 | Mon & Wed Sep 11-20 Saturday Sep 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 324 | Mon & Wed Oct 9-18 Saturday Oct 21 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1380 | Mon & Wed Nov 20-29 Saturday Dec 2 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 325 | Mon & Wed Dec 4-13 Saturday Dec 16 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
| CRN 511 | Mon & Wed Sep 11-20 Saturday Sep 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 512 | Mon & Wed Oct 9-18 Saturday Oct 21 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1382 | Mon & Wed Nov 20-29 Saturday Dec 2 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 513 | Mon & Wed Dec 4-13 Saturday Dec 16 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
| CRN 508 | Mon & Wed Sep 11-20 Saturday Sep 23 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 509 | Mon & Wed Oct 9-18 Saturday Oct 21 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 1381 | Mon & Wed Nov 20-29 Saturday Dec 2 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
| CRN 510 | Mon & Wed Dec 4-13 Saturday Dec 16 |
5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
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.”
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
| CRN 2327 | Tuesday Sep 19 |
4:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 2328 | Tuesday Dec 5 |
4:30-8:30 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 321 | Tue & Thu Sep 26-Oct 5 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 514 | Tue & Thu Oct 24-Nov 2 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 322 | Tue & Thu Nov 7-Nov 16 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
| CRN 849 | Tue & Thu Dec 12-21 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
