Course Offerings

Students must come to class with the following:
PPE (FULL LENGTH PANTS AND CLOSE TOE SHOES)
Pen/pencil
LT-310 Action Form-Revised 10/2023 signed by employer
*STUDENTS WHO SHOW UP TO CLASS NOT PREPARED WITH THE ABOVE WILL BE ASKED TO TRANSFER TO AN ALTERNATIVE COUSE*

This training will familiarize students with the mandates and procedures required for certification as a North Carolina On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II) Inspector-Mechanic. It is designed to meet the licensing (and licensing renewal) requirements for the OBD II Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Participants must bring safety glasses, a state-issued ID, station number and a signed LT-310. DMV certification will be issued upon full payment of tuition. NOTE: Successful completion of this course requires 100% attendance and satisfactory class participation; late students may not be admitted.

Course Objectives

Identify vehicles that require an OBD II inspection

List in writing the fees associated with an OBD II inspection and identify when they apply

Explain when a waiver of the inspection requirements may be issued

Identify the Emissions Control Components installed on vehicles

Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Station Qualifications

Mechanic Qualifications

Emissions Analyzers

Cause and Effects of Air Pollution

Vehicle Generated Pollutants

Purpose of the Inspection Program

Vehicle Emissions Standards

Emission Control Devices

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

Data Link Connector (DLC)

Readiness Monitors

OBD II Subject Vehicles

Exceptions to OBD II Inspections

Pre-Inspection Requirements

Entering Vehicle Data

Conducting the OBD II Inspection

Fee Schedule

Warranty Information

Waivers

Exemptions

Violations

Conclusion

Contact Hours

8

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Division of Motor Vehicles, License Theft Bureau

Website

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/programs/fraud-theft/Pages/inspections-resour…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Vehicle Emission Inspection Mechanic License

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Safety glasses, personal protective equipment (PPE), pen/pencil and note paper
Also, an LT-310 Action Form-Revised 10/2023 must be signed by an employer

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Classroom with projector, facility to conduct auto inspection using safety inspection equipment including but not limited to auto lift and emission analyzer.

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance
Students with irregular attendance or those who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade). Please note that late students will not be admitted to class.,Students will conduct an emissions inspection of a motor vehicle, and a passing score of 80% or higher is required on both the written test and the hands-on test.,State-issued ID and station number. ,Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

An emissions inspector mechanic must have successfully completed an eight-hours training approved by the DMV. It is required a passing score on a written test and on a hands-on test in which the student is required to conduct an emissions inspection of a motor vehicle.

Intended Audience

Auto mechanics

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Vehicle Emission Inspection Mechanics

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Class A Mechanic

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Vehicle Emission Inspection Mechanics

Related Courses

AUT-3129D3

Course Contact Information

Bill Lurie

[email protected]