SEF-AUX8833 - North Carolina State Inspection (Safety) Certification Course
Course Description
This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety. 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 inspections.
***Prior to coming to class, please ensure that you bring a physical copy of the LT-310 form filled out in its entirety, front and back. Be sure that your supervisor has printed their name and signed as well. If your supervisor is not available to sign your document, anyone who can make financial decisions at your company is eligible to sign.***
Course Outline
- Purpose of Safety Inspection Program
- Requirements for Mechanic/Technician
- Requirements for Inspection Station
- 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
- Safety How it works
- Pre-inspection Requirements
- Inspection Procedures
- Entering Vehicle Data
- Mock Inspections
- Fees Schedule
- Warranty Information
- Customer Hardships
- Exemptions
- Store Owner and Technician Criminality
- Violations
- Fines and Suspensions
Learner Outcomes
- To demonstrate how to conduct an effective vehicle safety inspection
- To summarize and communicate the results
- To develop recommendations for exemptions