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Bureau of Automotive Repair
10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95827
Consumer Information Center: (800) 952-5210
BAR's Licensing Division: Phone: (916) 255-3145, Fax: (916) 255-4482
www.smogcheck.ca.gov
For customers
having problems with their vehicles whether you are dealing with
a dealership or any kind of repair facility, please visit the Bureau
of Automotive Repairs website and fill out one of their customer
complaint forms. They can also be contacted at:
Consumer Information Center: (800) 952-5210
Business Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Pacific Time
The
rest of the information on this page is for technicians only.
Technicians, if you have questions about any of this
please information please contact the BAR's Licensing Division
directly at: (916) 255-3145. For the Skyline College (San Bruno,
CA) list of automotive classes please click
here. You may also contact Rick Escalambre at Skyline College
at: skysmog@aol.com
The BAR also has flow charts for the following:
The following information is quoted directly from
the BAR Smog
Check Technician Licensing page:
| License Classes and Descriptions
| How to Apply | How to
Prepare | Schools |
License
Classes and Descriptions
A Smog Check technician, first and foremost, is a
professional, working as a partner with government and the public
in cleaning up California's air. Revised regulations established
three classes of Smog Check Technician license. Detailed descriptions
and requirements are contained in the accompanying charts: Intern,
Basic, Advanced
Technicians employed to perform inspections, repairs,
and certifications at stations in the Enhanced program areas must
obtain an Advanced Emission Technician License.
Intern Technician
License Requirements
(This License Does Not Require An Examination)
| Use/Expiration |
The license is valid for all areas of the state.
The license is valid for two years, and is nonrenewable. |
| Duties |
This license allows an individual, under the
direction of a supervising Licensed Smog Check technician, to
perform repairs or adjustments (no inspections) to the emission
control systems on vehicles subject to the Smog Check Program.
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Education/Experience
To qualify for the Intern Technician License, the
applicant must provide proof of successful completion of BAR's Basic
Clean Air Car Course. To qualify for the Basic Clean Air Car Course,
the applicant must have one year of automotive experience and/or
education in the engine performance area.
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Basic Area
Technician License Requirements
(This License Requires An Examination)
| Use |
The license is valid in the Basic or Change of
Ownership program areas of the state. |
| Duties |
This license allows an individual to inspect,
diagnose, adjust, repair and certify the emissions control systems
on vehicles subject to the Basic Area Smog Check Program in
attainment areas. |
| Required Training |
The applicant must provide proof of one of
the following:
1) Completion of training course(s) approved by BAR in the following
areas: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, and
Advanced Engine Performance; or
2) Certification or a passing score from the National institute
for Automotive Service Excellence in the certification categories
of Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Engine Performance
(A8) and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1). |
Education/Experience
To qualify to take the examination, the applicant
must provide proof of one of the following requirements:
1. Successful completion within the last 24 months of the
Basic Clean Air Car Course. To qualify for the Basic Clean Air Car
Course, the applicant must have one year of automotive experience
and/or education in the engine performance area; or
2. Possession of a valid and unexpired Intern Technician
License and one year of verifiable experience in the vehicle engine
performance area after obtaining the Intern Technician License;
or
3. Possession of either an Associate of Arts (AA) degree,
Associate of Science (AS) degree, or a certificate in Automotive
Technology from a state accredited or recognized college, public
school, or trade school with a minimum of 360 hours of coursework
in the engine performance area, and successful completion of BAR's
Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 24 months; or
4. Possession of a valid and unexpired Smog Check technician's
license other than an Intern Technician License.
Update Training
An initial or renewal applicant must provide proof
of successful completion of a BAR-certified update training course
(if required).
Locating Providers of Alternative & Update Training
Information regarding alternative and update training
courses will be available through BAR's toll free number, which
is (800) 952-5210 or on the list of BAR-certified
training institutions on this web site.
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Advanced
Emission Specialist Technician License Requirements
(This License Requires An Examination)
| Use |
The license is valid for all areas within the
state. |
| Duties |
The license allows an individual to inspect,
diagnose, adjust, repair and certify the emissions control systems
on vehicles subject to all Smog Check program areas. |
| Required Training |
The applicant must provide proof of one of
the following:
1) Completion of training course(s) approved by BAR in the following
areas: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, and
Advanced Engine Performance; or
2) Certification or a passing score from the National Institute
for Automotive Service Excellence in their certification categories
of Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), Engine Performance (A8),
and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1). |
Education/Experience
To qualify to take the examination, the applicant must provide
proof of one of the following requirements:
1. Successful completion within the last 24 months of the
Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car Course. To qualify for the Basic
Clean Air Car Course, you must have one year of automotive experience
and/or education in the engine performance area; or
2. Successful completion of BAR's Advanced Clean Air Car
Course within the last 24 months, possession of a current and unexpired
Intern Technician License and one year of verifiable experience
in the vehicle engine performance area completed after obtaining
the Intern Technician License; or
3. Successful completion of BAR's Basic and Advanced Clean
Air Car Course within within the last 24 months, and possession
of either an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science
(AS) degree, or a certificate in Automotive Technology from a state
accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school
with a minimum of 360 hours of coursework in the engine performance
area; or
4. Possession of a valid and unexpired Basic Area (EB) Smog
Check Technician's License and completion of the Advanced Clean
Air Car Course within the last 24 months; or
5. Possession of a valid and unexpired Advanced Emission
Specialist (EA) Smog Check Technician's License.
Update Training
An initial or renewal applicant must provide proof
of successful completion of a BAR-certified update training course
(if required).
Locate Providers of Alternative & Update Training
Information regarding alternative and update training
courses will be available through BAR's toll free number, which
is (800) 952-5210 or on the list of BAR-certified
training institutions on this web site.
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How to
Apply
Prospective Smog Check technicians, as well as technicians
whose license will soon expire, may apply for a new or renewed license
by completing the following official DCA/BAR application:
- Smog
Check Technician License * (T-6 Rev. 10/99) Form T-6 is four
pages long. Be sure to print the entire document! If you fail
to submit the entire application, then you forfeit the filing
fee and DCA/BAR rejects your application!
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How to Prepare
Aspiring Smog Check technicians may wish to view:
which outlines the training and knowledge necessary to become a
licensed Smog Check technician. BAR also publishes the Smog
Check Advisory newsletter, which is packed with information
useful to Smog Check technicians and those who wish to become a
licensed technician.
If you wish to order printed study materials, please use the order
form *.
(Editors Note: an additional study guide is available on this website,
Smogsite.com. The Smog
Refresher Course was written by an instructor (Steven McAfee)
who assisted in developing training materials for the Bureau of
Automotive Repair.)
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Schools
In order to become a licensed Smog Check Technician, you will need
professional training, which is available throughout the state.
The following lists will help you find the school nearest you which
offers the required classes.
BAR certified classes may only be given by BAR-certified schools
and BAR-certified instructors. Not all schools give all classes
all of the time; class schedules are based on demand. Use these
lists to check with the schools nearest you to determine class scheduling
and pricing.
Search
our database of BAR-certified training institutions
Description
of BAR-certified training courses
Smogsite.com, Steve & Lynley McAfee
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