EB & EA License Requirements

There are two versions of this information to help you.

1. Skyline College’s Simple Version
2. BAR version

Skyline College’s simple version:

Note: These are simplified versions; the BAR charts have more details that might affect one or two of you. To find schools and training programs in your area, please visit the "Searchable Database of BAR certified smog check schools" at: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/sandt/schools/query_schools.asp

• New Smog Technician license
• Renew EA or EB License
• Upgrage EB to EA

Back to top

New Smog Technician License:

• 1 year experience or education in Engine Performance
• A6 Electrical from ASE or BAR approved A6 Alternative within the last 5 years
• A8 Engine Performance from ASE or BAR approved A8 Alternative within the last 5 years
• L1 Advanced Engine Performance from ASE or BAR approved L1 Alternative within the last 5 years
• Clean Air Car I course within the last 2 years
• Clean Air Car II course within the last 2 years
• 2009 Update course
• Complete the application for an EA license and submit a $20 application fee to BAR.
• Pay the $45.00 examination fee and pass BAR'S EA technician licensing examination.
• Take the exam

Back to top

Renew EA or EB License:

• If your license expires in 2009 0r 2010, you need to take the 2009 Smog Check Update class. Click here for information on this class.
• EA License must be current (or expired for less than 1 year)
• ASE or BAR Alternative classes for (A6) Electrical/Electronics, (A8) Engine Performance and (L1) Advanced Engine Performance must be current when you renew your license. They usually last for 5 years.
• Submit an application and $20.00 to the BAR.

Back to top

Upgrade EB to EA:

• EB License current or not expired for more than 1 year
• 1 year experience or education in Engine Performance
• A6 Electrical from ASE or BAR approved A6 Alternative within the last 5 years
• A8 Engine Performance from ASE or BAR approved A8 Alternative within the last 5 years
• L1 Advanced Engine Performance from ASE or BAR approved L1 Alternative within the last 5 years
• within the last 5 years
• Clean Air Car II course within the last 2 years
• 2009 Smog Check Update training
• Take the exam

Back to top

BAR Version:

The following summary is from the B.A.R. These other pages go into more detail:

• Requirements for Obtaining an EB or EA License
• Upgrading EB License to an EA License
• Course Requirements for Initial EB & EA License

Summary:

To obtain an EA license, a basic (EB) area technician must meet the following (most EB technicians will already meet many of these requirements):

• 1. Complete BAR'S Clean Air Car II course within the last 2 years.
  
  
• 2. Be currently certified in the following courses:

• Electrical/Electronic systems (already required for EB)
• Engine performance (already required for EB)
• Advanced engine performance/emission systems (as of 01/01/02, also req. for EB) Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates in categories A6, A8 and LI, respectively, may be substituted for completion of a course or courses.
  
  
• 3. Complete the Smog Check 2009 Update Course.
  
  
• 4. Complete the application for an EA license and submit a $20 application fee to BAR.
  
  
• 5. Pay the $45.00 examination fee and pass BAR'S EA technician licensing examination.

| Home | Skyline Classes | Registration | B.A.R. Information | EB. & EA. Licenses | College Location | About Us | Contact Us | Links |

For comments or questions about this site,
please contact the website designer: 2lynley@earthlink.net