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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 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.

PDS 7005 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $170 

CRN 546

Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1
Saturday, October 4

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 547

Mon & Wed, October 20 – October 29
Saturday, November 1

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 900

Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19
Saturday, Nov 22

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 548

Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17
Saturday, December 20

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours 

Cost: $50

CRN 212

Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1
Saturday, October 4

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 213

Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29
Saturday, November 1

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 901

Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19
Saturday, Nov 22

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN214

Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17
Saturday, December 20

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours 

Cost: $50

CRN 338

Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1
Saturday, October 4

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 339

Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29
Saturday, November 1

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 902

Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19
Saturday, Nov 22

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 340

Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17
Saturday, December 20

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $70 

CRN 341

Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1
Saturday, October 4

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 342

Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29
Saturday, November 1

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 903

Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19
Saturday, Nov 22

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

CRN 343

Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17
Saturday, December 20

5-8:30 p.m.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marple

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 1885

Monday, Sept 15

4:30-8:30 p.m. 

Marple

CRN 1319

Monday, Dec 1

4:30-8:30 p.m. 

Marple

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 210

Tue & Thu, September 9-18

5-9 p.m.

Marple

CRN 344

Tue & Thu, October 7-16

5-9 p.m.

Marple

CRN 211

Tue & Thu, October 28-November 6

5-9 p.m.

Marple

CRN 544

Tue & Thu, December 2-11

5-9 p.m.

Marple
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