Level 1 - Engine and Emission Control Fundamentals
Level 1 Engine and Emission Controls Fundamentals training is required for Inspector candidates with minimal or no experience.*
Level 1 Training provides students with basic knowledge of engine and emission controls needed to move forward with Level 2 Smog Procedures Training. The training is a minimum of 68 hours and must be completed at a BAR-certified school. To pass Level 1 training, a student must successfully complete a series of hands-on assessments and pass a written examination.
Upon successful completion of this training, students shall, at a minimum, be able to:
Describe and demonstrate personal, shop, equipment, and vehicle safety practices.
Describe engine theory, design, and operation for both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in identifying engine systems, parts and components.
Describe emission control systems theory, design and operation for both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in identifying emission control systems on various vehicle designs.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in checking ignition timing on various vehicle designs.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in checking the operation of exhaust gas recirculation systems on various system designs.
Demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in checking monitor readiness on vehicles equipped with second generation on-board diagnostics systems (OBDII).
*Experienced candidates may skip Level 1 training if they: Possess ASE A6, A8 and L1 certification; or possess an AA/AS degree or Certificate in automotive technology and have 1 year experience; or have 2 years experience and have completed BAR specified diagnostic and repair training.