Approval and applicability
Ask for the provider-specific EPA approval letter. Check your jurisdiction, permit, and intended use before relying on a qualification pathway.
How to choose
a virtual smoke school.
Check a virtual smoke school’s approval, test procedure, equipment requirements, and support. Ask to see how students complete certification and how your organization manages the records afterward.
Use the provider checklist
What to ask a provider.
Preparation and testing
Ask how lecture, practice, and the official qualification attempt differ. Request a demonstration of the real student workflow.
Equipment
Confirm supported headsets, browser/WebXR requirements, controllers, internet, and setup instructions. Avoid assuming that any VR headset works.
Records and renewals
Ask how results, certificates, expiration dates, and student histories are recorded and made available to authorized contacts.
Full program cost
Compare subscription charges, test access or tokens, equipment, and operational costs. Ask what is included and what happens after an unsuccessful attempt.
Support and interruptions
Ask who helps students, how technical issues are recorded, and what session recovery allows. Request the written policy so you know which retests and recovery options are available.
Regulatory references: EPA approved alternative test methods and the provider-specific approval being evaluated.
Why choose Opacity Vision?
Look at what happens before the test and after the result. Opacity Vision connects student preparation, certification access, and the records your team needs to manage the program.
A clear path for students
Keep lecture requirements, test eligibility, and certification history connected to the student’s account. Students can see what they need to complete before an official attempt.
One view across your facilities
See certification status and upcoming renewals, then follow the record to the right facility or observer. Company administrators and assigned contacts work from the same program records.
VR and in-person records together
Keep both certification paths connected to each student. You can manage a mixed program without separating its history into unrelated lists.
Running a smoke school?
Use your own branding and student portal while managing customers and their records in Opacity Vision. Independent students without a provider affiliation also have a direct portal.
Explore the management tools →Common questions.
Is an EPA approval enough to choose a provider?
Start with the approval, then check applicability, the test procedure, equipment, records, costs, and support for your use case.
Should I ask for a real product demo?
Yes. Ask to see student preparation, the path to an official attempt, and the records available to authorized coordinators.
Does every company need an enterprise plan?
No. Choose among the available account options based on your program’s size and the features you need.
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Related guides.
Verify the approval
Read the provider-specific authorization. Open the guide →
Compare program costs
Use the existing cost guide. Open the guide →
See the management tools
Explore students, facilities, and records. Open the guide →