Automotive Safety and Diagnostics
Program Overview
Admission Requirements
- Be employed at a licensed inspection station and hold a valid North Carolina driver's license.
- Bring safety glasses to each session.
- Submit LT-310 Action Form for Inspector/Mechanic Certification or Renewal, signed by an authorized individual from your inspection station, on the first day of class.
- Register in advance. Course dates are subject to change; preregistered students will receive email notifications regarding any adjustments.
LT-310 Action Form
Download the form to your desk top. It is a fillable PDF that you can fill in or print
out.
LT-310 Action Form (PDF)
Automotive Safety Inspection
This course prepares students to inspect motor vehicles under North Carolina’s Safety Inspection guidelines. It covers:
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NC DMV regulations for safety inspections
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Proper use of inspection equipment
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Step-by-step inspection procedures
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Documentation and reporting requirements
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Must be 18 or older
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Have a valid driver’s license
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Ability to read and understand English
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No prior mechanical experience required
You will be eligible to take the NC Safety Inspector Licensing Exam. Upon passing, you can conduct state-mandated safety inspections at licensed inspection stations.
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection
This course trains you in the proper procedures for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II) Emissions Inspections, mandated by the state of North Carolina. Topics include:
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Overview of emissions control systems
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OBD II test procedures
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Diagnosing emissions failures
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Regulatory compliance and documentation
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Must already be certified in NC Safety Inspection
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Valid driver’s license
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Ability to work with diagnostic scan tools
You’ll be equipped to pass the state certification exam and confidently perform emissions inspections.
Employer Tuition & Fees Sponsorship
- Your employer must complete the Student Sponsorship Form on company letterhead.
- The form must be signed and submitted along with your registration form.
- Email both documents to ceregistrar@johnstoncc.edu.
Register for Available Courses
Courses will be listed when the next term begins. If you do not see the courses you are interested in registering for, it is not available at this time.
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J. Ellen Hughes
Administrative Assistant for Workforce Training & Community Programs
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