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.
PDS 7005 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $170
CRN 546 |
Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 547 |
Mon & Wed, October 20 – October 29 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 900 |
Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 548 |
Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
CRN 212 |
Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 213 |
Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 901 |
Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN214 |
Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
CRN 338 |
Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 339 |
Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 902 |
Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 340 |
Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
CRN 341 |
Mon & Wed, September 22 – October 1 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 342 |
Mon & Wed, October 20- October 29 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 903 |
Mon & Wed, November 10 -November 19 |
5-8:30 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 343 |
Mon & Wed, December 8 – December 17 |
5-8:30 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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