PA State Inspection Certification
The SUN Area Technical Institute will operate a Safety Inspection
Mechanic Training Program as developed and implemented by the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Listed below are important
student guides to the operation of this program:
Course Length
(12) hours minimum; two (4) hour sessions and one (3) hour
session of instruction; (1) hour for Tactile One or Two test, (1 1/2)
hour for Tactile Three test.
The course book cannot be reviewed in detail within the 12 hour
Mechanic Certification Course. The course emphasis will be on passenger
cars and light trucks. Additional information is included in the manual
for other types of vehicles. It becomes the responsibility of the
mechanic seeking certification to review the additional sections
outlined in below. Special emphasis should be on those type vehicles the
mechanic has selected for certification.
SUN Area Technical Institute will test (16) passenger cars and
light trucks, (4) motorcycles, and (8) heavy trucks during the
Inspection Mechanic Certification Course. Entry into the course will be
a first come, first serve schedule. Anyone registering for a
category already filled will be added to the roster for the next course.
Cost
$170.00 for tuition and $6.00 for the textbook = $176.00 per
course; course includes one Category, Baseline written test, one special
category written and tactile test and Textbook.
Additional special category tests for Tactile One, Two or Three are
$40.00 each. Tuition fees are not refundable once instruction begins.
Special Categories
(1) Passenger cars/trucks 17,000 lbs. or less and Trailers 10,000
lbs. or less; (2) Motorcycles; (3) Buses/trucks over 17,000 lbs. and
trailers over 10,000 lbs.
Textbook
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Regulations is required
for the course. The cost of the textbook is included in the tuition
cost. If you want the textbook sent to you, include $4.95 for postage.
Students must have the text at the start of class.
Individuals are required to fill out form application MV-409.
This form is available at SUN TECH, or by going to http://www.dot3.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-409.pdf;
and shall be submitted to the school for registration.
Identification
Mechanic Identification shall be made before the
start of course and again before each tactile test. Registered students
shall provide a Pennsylvania Photo License (Photo License and
application should have the same address; if you moved, PENN DOT, Bureau
of Motor Vehicles, Harrisburg, 17104-2516 needs to be notified within 15
days of such move) or in the case of out- of-state licensed drivers, the
out-of-state license and a photo I.D. (out-of-state licensed drivers
must supply a Photo I.D. license). Note: Students not able to supply
adequate I.D. will not be allowed to participate in the instruction or
complete the required tests.
Written Tests
- Baseline written test consisting of 30 test questions from
course of instruction, "Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Regulations"
manual and/or any or all tests, as listed on the specific vehicles the
mechanic chooses to be certified to inspect.
- 20 test questions on passenger vehicles, medium- light trucks,
trailers (3,001 to 10,000 lbs. RGVW) and re-constructed/specially
constructed street rods.
- 20 question on motorcycles/motor-driven cycles.
- 20 questions on trailers (10,001 lbs. RGVW and above) heavy
trucks (17,001 lbs. RGVW and above) and buses.
Passing Requirements
Students must have a score of 70% or above on all tests. If 20
question special category written tests are 70% or above, scheduling for
respective tactile test will be arranged. Students will be notified of
written test results within 7 days of taking the test. 9. The Tactile test is a pass/fail type test.
Students who fail:
- If the student fails the baseline test, register to retake the Safety Inspection Training Program.
- Make arrangements to retake the written category test at the convenience of the school and pay a fee of $40.00 for Category One, Two or Three as long as the baseline test has been passed.
- Apply to retake the Safety Inspection Training Program.
- Register and complete Inspection Mechanic Clinic, Course No. 026, and apply to retake the Safety Inspection Mechanic Training Program.
- Choose not to continue.
Students who fail the tactile tests do not have to retake the written special category examination. However, they must pay the $40.00 fee to retake the tactile portion of Category One, Two or Category Three.
Inspection Mechanic Clinic
10. Inspection Mechanic Clinic, Course No. 026 is provided by SUN TECH for students requiring additional training to pass Safety Inspection Mechanic Training Program. Additional information is available on request.
Nondiscimination Policy
11. The SUN Area Technical Institute will not discriminate in any of its activities and programs under its sponsorship and will administer all of its actions without regard to sex, race, creed, color, national origin, age or handicap as defined by law.
How to Apply
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK AND APPLICATION TO:
SUN TECH
815 East Market St.
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031