Automotive Service Excellence
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a professional certification group that certifies professionals in the automotive repair and service industry. It is an independent, non-profit organization created in 1972[1] in response to consumers wanting the need to distinguish between incompetent and competent automotive technicians[2]. The organization aims to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
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[edit] ASE Certification
ASE offers certification tests for automotive professionals at 750 locations around the country administered by ACT, Inc. These involve several exams, the passing of which, added with two years of relevant hands-on work experience, will merit certification[3]. Some forms of formal training will also satisfy part of the 2 year work experience requirement. A re-certification track is also offered for those who have had previous certification. An ASE certificate serves as proof of one's competence and effectiveness. Upon certification, the certified applicant will also receive an ASE shoulder insignia, wallet I.D. card and a wall certificate suitable for framing. ASE certification is usually required (not by law but by employers) for those interested in pursuing a career in automotive mechanic/auto mechanic or automotive technician service. Some municipalities require ASE certification in order to be licensed for motor vehicle repairs, such as Broward[4] and Miami-Dade[5] Counties.
Testing is done twice a year for the written version. ASE now holds a computer based test as well.
Additionally ASE certification is not just for technicians anymore and apply to all manner of jobs relating to the Automotive Industry. And also it is useful in entering in to reputed Automotive Industries
[edit] Tests
(A Series) Automobile and Light Truck Service Tests
(C1) Automotive Service Consultant Test
(F1) Alternate Fuels Test
(T Series) Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Tests
(E Series) Truck Equipment Test Series
(S Series) School Bus Test Series
(H Series) Transit Bus Test Series
(B Series) Collision Repair and Refinish Tests
(B6) Damage Analysis and Estimating Test
(M Series) Engine Machinist Tests
(P Series) Parts Specialist Tests
(L1) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Test
(L2) Electronic Diesel engine Diagnosis Specialist
[edit] Today
Today there are about 375,000 "ASE certified" professionals in different fields. These are composed of Automobile Technicians (275,188), Master Automobile Technicians (92,975), Automobile Service Consultants (15,681), Advanced Engine Performance Specialists (47,093), Collision Repair/Refinish Technicians (28,313), Master Collision Repair/Refinish Technicians (6,031), Collision Damage Estimators (10,146), Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (44,549), Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (13,694), Master Medium/Heavy Vehicle Technicians (218), Truck Equipment Technicians (3,203), Master Truck Equipment Technicians (1,296), Engine Machinists (3,243), Master Engine Machinists (1,933), Compressed Natural Gas Technicians (2,236), Transit Bus Technicians (1,899), Master Transit Bus Technicians (155), School Bus Technicians (5,541), Master School Bus Technicians (1,754), and Parts Specialists (42,449).
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[edit] References
- ^ Barnhart, Phillip (1997). The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs, 2nd Edition. CRC Press. pp. 291–292. ISBN 0849399602.
- ^ "The Value of ASE Certification". NAPA. http://www.napaautocare.com/ase-certification.aspx. Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- ^ "Want ASE Certification?". Defense Activity For Non-Traditional Education Support. http://www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_Web/certification/ase-text.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- ^ "Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection - Auto Repair". Broward County, Florida. http://www.broward.org/permittingandlicensing/licensing_autorepair.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-26.[dead link]
- ^ "Miami-Dade County Code, Chapter 8A, Article VIIA Motor Vehicle Repair Ordinance" (PDF). Miami-Dade County, Florida. http://www.miamidade.gov/csd/library/MVROrdinance.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
