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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 1350 | Mon & Wed Sept. 13-22 Saturday Sept. 25 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 1351 | Mon & Wed Oct. 11-20 Saturday Oct. 23 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 2441 | Mon & Wed Nov. 8-17 Saturday Nov. 20 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 1352 | Mon & Wed Dec. 6-15 Saturday Dec. 18 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Automobile Safety Inspection Certification (Category 1)
PDS 7000 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
CRN 460 | Mon & Wed Sept. 13-22 Saturday Sept. 25 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 461 | Mon & Wed Oct. 11-20 Saturday Oct. 23 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 2242 | Mon & Wed Nov. 8-17 Saturday Nov. 20 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
CRN 462 | Mon & Wed Dec. 6-15 Saturday Dec. 18 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
Heavy Vehicle Inspection Certification (Category 3)
PDS 7002 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $70
CRN 749 | Mon & Wed Sep 13-22 Saturday Sep 25 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 750 | Mon & Wed Oct. 11-20 Saturday Oct. 23 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 2444 | Mon & Wed Nov. 8-17 Saturday Nov. 20 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
CRN 751 | Mon & Wed Dec. 6-15 Saturday Dec. 18 |
5:30-9 p.m 8 a.m - 3 p.m |
Marple |
Motorcycle Safety Inspection Certification (Category 2)
PDS 7001 / Length: 21 hours
Cost: $50
CRN 746 | Mon & Wed Sept. 13-22 Saturday Sept. 25 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 747 | Mon & Wed Oct. 11-20 Saturday Oct. 23 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 2443 | Mon & Wed Nov. 8-17 Saturday Nov. 20 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
CRN 748 | Mon & Wed Dec. 6-15 Saturday Dec. 18 |
5:30-9 p.m. 8 a.m - 3 p.m. |
Marple |
Enhanced Safety Inspection (Category 4)
PDS 7003 / Length: 4 hours
Cost: $80
CRN 1849 | Tuesday Sept. 28 |
5-9 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 2872 | Tuesday Dec. 14 |
5-9 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 458 | Tues & Thurs Aug. 31-Sept. 9 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 752 | Tues & Thurs Sept. 28-Oct. 7 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 459 | Tues & Thurs Nov. 2-11 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 1348 | Tues & Thurs Nov. 30-Dec. 9 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
Emissions Retest
Only one retest is allowed for a failed emissions course. Failure of a second test requires the student to retake and pass the entire original course to maintain Emissions Inspector status.
PDS 7012 / Length 4 hours
Cost: $45
CRN 411 | Tuesday Sept. 7 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 1602 | Tuesday Oct. 5 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 1603 | Tuesday Nov. 9 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 1604 | Tuesday Dec. 7 |
5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marple |