SmogTech Institute

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Do you have 2 years experience working

as a auto technician?

You qualify for Smog Inspector only 

You need two years' experience working on vehicles in a certified automotive repair dealer to qualify for the repair technician certification. 

To receive a Smog Inspector certification you will need to take two classes: 

• Level 1 Engine Control Fundamentals Training

• Level 2 Smog Check Procedures Training

Training specifics:

• Training is 96 hours in length

• 12 weeks to complete evening classes

• 5 weeks to complete day classes, Fullerton campus only

• Normal tuition is $1600 total or $1300 when paying in full on or before fist day of class starts 

Are one of these statements below true?

You have ASE A6 Electrical, A8 Engine performance, and L1 Advanced engine performance certifications. 

You have an AS or AA degree or higher in Automotive Technology from a state an accredited or recognized college, Public school, Trade school, and have one year experience in automotive repair in the area of engine performance. 

You have a certificate in Automotive Technology from a state accredited or recognized college, school or trade school with a minimum of 720 hours of course work that includes at least 280 hours in engine performance area, and have a minimum if 1 year experience working in a automotive repair facility in the area of engine performance. 

Click next to answer yes or no 

You qualify for Smog Inspector and Repair

Since you said yes to having met the requirements of having ASE and or a formal education in Automotive Technology and have one year experience as a automotive technician you only need one class to get both inspector and Repair licenses. 

To receive both Smog Inspector and Repair certifications you will need to take one class: 

• Level 2 Smog Check Procedures Training

Training specifics:

• Training is 28 hours in length

• 4 weeks to complete evening classes

• 1.5 weeks to complete day classes, Fullerton campus only

• Normal tuition is $495.00 

You qualify for Smog Inspector and Repair

Since you said no you will need to take two classes and show proof to the BAR of having at least two years experience as a technician in a license automotive repair dealer. 

To receive both Smog Inspector and Repair certifications you will need to take two classes: 

• Level 2 Smog Check Procedures Training

• Bar Specified Diagnostic Repair Training

Training specifics:

• Training is 100 hours in length

• 12 weeks to complete evening classes

• Normal tuition is $1795.00 or $1495.00 if the tuition is paid in full on or before class starts