Traditional
In-Person Method 9 Training
Attend a Singleton Smoke School location for traditional outdoor field training and opacity certification with experienced instructors.
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Learn On Your Schedule
Complete The Lecture Online
Complete the Method 9 lecture portion online at your own pace before attending the required field certification.
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Method 9 Training For Today
More Ways To Train.
More Ways To Certify.
Singleton Smoke School provides comprehensive Visible Emissions Evaluation training designed to help observers understand opacity measurement and demonstrate compliance with EPA Federal Reference Method 9.
Whether you prefer traditional in-person smoke school, the flexibility of online lecture training, or the newest VR certification technology, Singleton gives you options for completing your training and certification.
Training & Certification Options
Choose The Experience
That Works For You
Online
Online Lecture Course
Complete the lecture portion of your Method 9 training online before attending the required in-person field certification.
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Virtual Reality
VR Method 9 Certification
Practice and complete eligible Method 9 field certification in an immersive VR environment from virtually anywhere.
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Experience You Can Rely On
Singleton Smoke School is a family-owned training provider with decades of combined experience in Visible Emissions Evaluation training.
We focus on practical, understandable training that gives observers the knowledge and experience needed to confidently conduct opacity observations in the field.
About Singleton
Trusted Opacity Training
Training in Method 9, Method 22, Method 203 and the principles of visible emissions observation.
Nationwide Training
Scheduled smoke school field certification locations across the country.
Flexible Learning
Complete the lecture online and attend field certification on the schedule that works for you.
Modern Certification
Traditional field testing, digital in-person testing, and VR certification options.
Getting Certified
A Clear Path To Method 9 Certification
01
Complete The Lecture
Learn the principles, procedures, regulations, and observation techniques required for Method 9.
02
Complete Field Certification
Attend traditional field testing or use an eligible VR certification option.
03
Maintain Your Certification
Keep your certification current and return for recertification as required.
The Next Generation Of Smoke School
VR Certification & Paperless Digital Testing
Singleton Smoke School is bringing new technology to Method 9 certification with VR certification and digital in-person testing, both powered by Opacity Vision VR.
Certify from virtually anywhere using VR, or attend a Singleton Smoke School and experience our new paperless digital field-testing process.
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