Eastern Technical Associates provides public visible emissions certification programs in Charlotte, Hickory, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Choose a North Carolina smoke school location below to learn more about class and field locations, lecture information, fees, and agenda.
ETA’s comprehensive Method 9 classroom lecture is also available in online format. Attendees can access web-based training and participate in the session from the convenience of their office or home.

February 25, 2021
Charlotte, NC Smoke School
Visible Emissions Lecture Information
- Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- 9:00 am EST
- Live Lecture Webinar
There will be no in-person lecture. If you need to take the lecture, please select the option including lecture when completing your online registration.
Field Opacity Certification
- Thursday, February 25, 2021
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- Secure Turf
8320 Indian Trail Fairview Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079 - Please Note: There will be no Wednesday field session
August 17-18, 2021
Raleigh, NC Smoke School
Visible Emissions Lecture Information
- Tuesday, August 17, 2021
- 9:00 am EST
- Live Lecture Webinar
There will be no in-person lecture. If you need to take the lecture, please select the option including lecture when completing your online registration.
Field Opacity Certification
- Tuesday & Wednesday, August 17 & 18, 2021
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds Lower Midway Area1025 Blue Ridge RoadRaleigh, NC 27607
- Please Note: There will be no Thursday field session
April 27-29, 2021
Hickory, NC Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- 9:00 am EST
- Live Lecture Webinar
There will be no in-person lecture. If you need to take the lecture, please select the option including lecture when completing your online registration.
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, April 28 & 29, 2021
- 8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
- Hickory Motor Speedway
3130 Highway 70 South East
Newton, NC 28658
May 4-6, 2021
Wilmington, NC Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021
- 9:00 am EST
- Live Lecture Webinar
There will be no in-person lecture. If you need to take the lecture, please select the option including lecture when completing your online registration.
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, May 5 & 6, 2021
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- Long Leaf Park
1799 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact Us Today To Learn More About NC Smoke School Programs
Eastern Technical Associates is the smoke school North Carolinians trust for method 9 opacity certification. Give us a call today at (919) 878-3188 to speak with a visible emissions expert.