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.
August 12-13, 2025
Raleigh, NC Smoke School
Visible Emissions Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Opacity Certification
- Tuesday & Wednesday, August 12 & 13, 2025
- 8:00 am Start
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds Lower Midway Area1025 Blue Ridge RoadRaleigh, NC 27607
August 14, 2025
Charlotte, NC Smoke School
Visible Emissions Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Opacity Certification
- Thursday, August 14, 2025
- 8:00 am Start
- Hornets Nest Park
Parking lot near ball fields
6301 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
October 22-23, 2025
Hickory, NC Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, October 22 & 23, 2025
- 8:00 am Start
- Hickory Motor Speedway
3130 Highway 70 South East
Newton, NC 28658
October 29-30, 2025
Wilmington, NC Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, October 29 & 30, 2025
- 8:00 am Start
- Cape Fear Community College North Campus
Fire Safety Training Center
4500 Blue Clay Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
*Parking is available in the larger lot across from the lot with the pond. ETA parking signs will be out.
*Parking permits are required and will be issued via email sent the Monday morning prior to the program. You will need to print the parking pass and bring with you to display in your car. Any cars parked without a permit or in the wrong lot is subject to a ticket and/or towing.
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.