SEF-AUX8433 - North Carolina State Inspection (Safety) Recertification Course
Course Description
This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and OBDinspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tires, mirrors, and emission control
devices inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to perform complete and thorough North Carolina Safety and OBD
inspections.
Course Outline
- Purpose of Emission Inspection Program
- Cause & Effects of Air Pollution
- Requirements for Mechanic/Technician
- Requirements for Inspection Station
- Vehicle Emission Standards
- Emission Control Devices
- Catalytic Converter
- Unleaded Gas Restrictor
- Air Injection System
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation
- Thermostatic Air Cleaner
- Evaporative Emissions Control
- Oxygen Sensor
- OBD II How it works
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Readiness Monitors
- Who needs an OBD II inspection?
- Pre-inspection Requirements
- Inspection Procedures
- Entering Vehicle Data
- Conducting the OBD II Inspection
- Mock Inspections
- Fees Schedule
- Warranty Information
- Customer Hardships
- Waivers
- Exemptions
- Store Owner and Technician Criminality
- Violations
- Fines and Suspensions
- Criminal Infraction Violations
- Criminal Felony Violations Clean Scanning
- Review for OBD II Exam
Learner Outcomes
- The define purpose and benefits of safety inspections
- To demonstrate how to conduct an effective vehicle safety inspection
- To summarize and communicate the results
- To develop recommendations for waivers and exemptions