Courses & Calendar
This is a 32 hr course and most importantly the 3rd part of Level 1 Engine and Emission Controls Fundamentals Time: Monday – Wednesday (6PM – 10PM) Date: August 6 - August 15th This course will cover the following; The proper testing procedure of an On-Board Inspection System (OIS) Visual and functional testing related to
Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years and this course will satisfy the BAR criteria for 12 hours of continuing education credit. Electrical Diagnostics Course Objective Use a OEM diagnostic thought process when diagnosing, repairing system or component problems. Identify the 5 Step Troubleshooting Process. Use Voltage Drop testing to
This is a 32 hr course and most importantly the 3rd part of Level 1 Engine and Emission Controls Fundamentals Time: Monday – Wednesday (6PM – 10PM) Date: August 6 - August 15th This course will cover the following; The proper testing procedure of an On-Board Inspection System (OIS) Visual and functional testing related to
The Smog Check Procedures Training must be completed by all Inspector candidates. This training provides students the procedural knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who complete and pass this training will have met the Bureau's training requirements to qualify to take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This training
The Smog Check Procedures Training must be completed by all Inspector candidates. This training provides students the procedural knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who complete and pass this training will have met the Bureau's training requirements to qualify to take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This training
The Smog Check Procedures Training must be completed by all Inspector candidates. This training provides students the procedural knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who complete and pass this training will have met the Bureau's training requirements to qualify to take the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination. This training
Smog Check Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of BAR license update training every two years for license renewal. This training must be done at the www.californiaarc.gov. Smog Check Repair Technicians are required to complete 16 hours of automotive technology update training every two years for license renewal. Training must be completed at a
   CLASS SCHEDULE April 21, 2025 to June 25, 2025 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday  This course is a minimum of 68 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and
October 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday BAR (ASE Alternative) Training Courses These courses are designed to satisfy the professional certification prerequisites when renewing your Smog Check technician license. Note: ASE certification in the areas of A6, A8, and L1 are acceptable in place of these
 CLASS SCHEDULE December 1, 2025 to February 11, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 96 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel engines; Colling
December 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
February 16, 2026 - March 4, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
April 20, 2026 - May 5, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
CLASS SCHEDULED May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
   CLASS SCHEDULE June 8, 2026 to August 5, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 96 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel
CLASS SCHEDULED June 16, 2026 - June 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
June 22, 2026 - July 8, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
 CLASS SCHEDULE June 22, 2026 to August 19, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 96 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel engines; Colling
   CLASS SCHEDULE July 13, 2026 to September 14, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 68 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel
CLASS SCHEDULE July 27, 2026 - July 29, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
CLASS SCHEDULE August 24, 2026 - August 26, 2025 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
August 24, 2026 - September 14, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
 CLASS SCHEDULE August 24, 2026 to October 28, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 96 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel engines; Colling
   CLASS SCHEDULE September 21, 2026 to November 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 68 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel
CLASS SCHEDULE September 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
 CLASS SCHEDULE October 5, 2026 to December 2, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday This course is a minimum of 96 hours in length and is designed for Inspector applicants with no automotive experience and covers the following topics: Safety; Engine theory, design, and operation for gasoline and diesel engines; Colling
CLASS SCHEDULE October 26, 2026 - October 28, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This
November 2, 2026 - November 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday The Smog Check Inspector Level 2 Training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to
CLASS SCHEDULE November 16, 2026 - November 18, 2026 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Smog Check Repair Technicians must renew their Smog Repair License every 2 years. Smog Check repair technicians are required to complete 12 hours of update training every two years as part of the license renewal process. This