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 127	Mon & Wed, June 1-10 Saturday, June 13	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 86	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 152	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	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 128	Mon & Wed, June 1-10 Saturday, June 13	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 87	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 153	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	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 129	Mon & Wed, June 1-10 Saturday, June 13	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 60	Mon & Wed, July 20-29 Saturday, Aug 1	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 154	Mon & Wed, Aug 10-19 Saturday, Aug 22	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple

Heavy Vehicle

PDS 7002 / Length:

Cost: $70


CRN 641	Mon & Wed, March 16-25 Saturday, March 28	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 1100	Mon & Wed, April 6-15 Saturday, April 18	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 1312	Mon & Wed, May 11-20 Saturday, May 16	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 130	Mon & Wed, June 1-10 Saturday, June 13	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple

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 1637	Wednesday, April 29	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple
CRN 247	Tuesday, June 23	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple
CRN 386	Tuesday, August 25	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple

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 646 Full	Tue & Thu, May 12-21	5-9 p.m.	Marple
CRN 131	Mon & Wed, June 15-24	5-9 p.m.	Marple
CRN 137	Tue & Thu, July 7-16	5-9 p.m.	Marple
CRN 157	Tue & Thu, Aug 11-20	5-9 p.m.	Marple

Students working on a vehicle lifted on a hydraulic car lift in a fully equipped automotive workshop.

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