Automotive Safety and Diagnostics

Course Highlights

This course prepares students to inspect motor vehicles under North Carolina’s Safety Inspection guidelines. It covers:

• NC DMV regulations for safety inspections

• Proper use of inspection equipment

• Step-by-step inspection procedures

• Documentation and reporting requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 or older

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Ability to read and understand English

• No prior mechanical experience required

Outcome
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.

Course Highlights

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:

• Overview of emissions control systems

• OBD II test procedures

• Diagnosing emissions failures

• Regulatory compliance and documentation

Additional Requirements

• Must already be certified in NC Safety Inspection

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to work with diagnostic scan tools

Outcome
You’ll be equipped to pass the state certification exam and confidently perform emissions inspections.

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)

• Your employer must complete the Student Sponsorship Template (PDF) on company letterhead.
• The form must be signed and submitted along with your registration form.
• Email both documents to ceregistrar@johnstoncc.edu.