Motor Vehicle Inspection

Tuition: $80 each

Two Inspection Courses are Offered

  • General (Non-Commercial) Motor Vehicle Inspection, $80
  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection, $80
  • Must take General (Non-Commercial) course before taking Commercial course.

Course Description
The purpose of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program, as taught at CLTCC, is as follows:

  • To maintain the integrity and standards required by the State of Louisiana to inspect a vehicle.
  • To familiarize the students with the MVI manual. Students read the MVI manual in class. Questions are asked and examples are made throughout the reading.
  • The class is taken outside to do practical training. Public vehicles- receive training on inspecting passenger cars or trucks. Commercial- receive training on inspecting big trucks, school buses, and trailers. The students must successfully pass the 1st day before they are allowed to take the 2nd-day class.
  • A log sheet is completed in the classroom.
  • A test is given. Tests are graded as each student finishes.
  • Upon successfully completing the test, the students are given a certificate of completion.
  • After completing all requirements, the student can apply for their inspector’s license from the Louisiana State Police Motor Vehicle Department.

 

Motor Vehicle Inspection - General (Non-Commercial)
Covers passenger vehicles, light trucks, trailers- under 10,000 lbs. GVWR, and RV’s. This program offers an 8-hour course to prepare students to be able to obtain their “License to Inspect” at an authorized inspection station. 
 

Motor Vehicle Inspection - Commercial

  • Covers trucks, trailers & vehicles over 10,000 lbs. GVWR (commercial) and school buses.
  • Louisiana State Police requires that all Commercial Vehicle Inspectors have current ASE certifications in Diesel and/or School bus repairs or years of experience. Proof of certifications must be provided to the State Police for review upon application to become a commercial vehicle inspector before the application is approved. Applicants must have at least five (5) years of experience as an ASE certified diesel mechanic or equivalent years of experience.

Note: You will need to complete the General Vehicle Inspector course prior to taking this course. This will give you the required 16-hour Commercial Vehicle Inspector course.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 18 years old
  • Have a valid driver's license
  • Commercial students must take Non-Commercial course first. Can enroll in Commercial course the day before

Class Details

  • Each certification class is one day; offered once a month
  • Commercial Inspectors must take the General (Non-Commercial) prior to taking the Commercial course. 
  • Scheduling usually follows: General (Non-Commercial) on Friday, Commercial on Saturday to accommodate this requirement.
  • All classes are held at Winnfield Campus
  • Note: Only BRCC and Fletcher CC offer this training statewide.

Course Schedule
August

  • 23, General (Non-Commercial)
  • 24, Commercial
  • September
  • 27, General (Non-Commercial)
  • 28, Commercial

October

  • 25, General (Non-Commercial)
  • 26, Commercial
  • November
  • 15, General (Non-Commercial)
  • 16, Commercial

December

  • 20, General (Non-Commercial)
  • 21, Commercial