Eastern Technical Associates provides public Method 9 opacity certification programs in Charleston, Columbia, and Spartanburg. Choose a South Carolina smoke school location below to learn more about class and field locations, lecture information, fees, and agenda.
Our comprehensive visible emissions classroom lecture is also available in online format. Students can access web-based training and participate in the session from the convenience of their own home.

September 6-7, 2023
Columbia, SC Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
EXCEPTION: Our webinar will be held on Tues Sept 5 due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday - 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, September 6 & 7, 2023
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- State Park
Grassy Area on Hinton Street
781 Hinton Street
Columbia, SC 29203
October 26, 2023
Spartanburg, SC 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
- Thursday, October 26, 2023
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- Michelin Plant (football field)
1000 International Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29303 - Please Note: There will be no Wednesday field session
May 3-4, 2023
Charleston, SC 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, May 3 & 4, 2023
- 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
- Berkley County Emergency Services Training Center
474 Reid Hill Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Contact Us Today To Learn More About SC Smoke School Programs
Eastern Technical Associates is the smoke school people in South Carolina trust for method 9 opacity certification. Give us a call today at (919) 878-3188 to speak with a visible emissions expert.