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	Date	Time	Location
CRN 405 CLASS IS FULL	Mon & Wed, Oct 19-28 Saturday, Oct 31	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 606 CLASS IS FULL	Mon & Wed, Nov 23-Dec 2 Saturday, Dec 5	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 406	Mon & Wed, Dec 7-16 Saturday, Dec 19	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1309	Mon & Wed, May 11-20 Saturday, May 16	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 35	Monday & Wednesday Jan 6-27	5-8:30 p.m.	Marple

Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)

PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $50

CRN	Date	Time	Location
CRN 156 CLASS IS FULL	Mon & Wed, Oct. 19-28 Saturday, Oct. 31	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 607 CLASS IS FULL	Mon & Wed, Nov 23 – Dec 2 Saturday, Dec. 5	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 157	Mon & Wed, Dec. 7-16 Saturday, Dec. 19	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1310	Mon & Wed, May 11-20 Saturday, May 16	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple
CRN 36	Mon & Wed January 6-27	5-8:30 p.m.	Marple

Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)

PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours

Cost: $50

CRN	Date	Time	Location
CRN 1626	Mon & Wed, Oct. 19-28 Saturday, Oct. 31	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1627	Mon & Wed, Nov. 23-Dec 2 Saturday, Dec. 5	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1628	Mon & Wed, Dec. 7-16 Saturday, Dec 19	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 37	Mon & Wed. January 6-27	5-8:30 p.m.	Marple

Heavy Vehicle

PDS 7002 / Length:

Cost: $70

CRN	Date	Time	Location
CRN 261	Mon & Wed, Oct. 19-28 Saturday, Oct. 31	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 608	Mon & Wed, Nov. 23-Dec. 2 Saturday, Dec. 5	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 262	Mon & Wed, Dec. 7-16 Saturday, Dec. 19	5-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 38	Mon & Wed January 6-27	5-8:30 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	Date	Time	Location
CRN 1145	Wednesday, October 7	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1625	Tuesday, December 1	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1625	Tuesday, December 1	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 1625	Tuesday, December 1	4:30-8:30 p.m.	Marple Campus

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	Date	Time	Location
CRN 153 CLASS IS FULL	Tue & Thu, Sep 8-17	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 263 CLASS IS FULL	Tue & Thu, Oct 6-15	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 154	Tue & Thu, Nov. 10-19	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus
CRN 402	Tue & Thu, Dec. 8-17	5-9 p.m.	Marple Campus

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