ASE Certification
 The non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence established the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in 1972 as a way of differentiating between competent, skilled auto mechanics and the many ill-trained bunglers who were giving the profession a bad name. There are currently close to half a million professional mechanics who hold the ASE certification. They can be found in almost every portion of the automobile service industry, from small independent repair shops to automotive dealerships and taxi or truck fleet garages. It was the goal of the ASE to upgrade the standards of automotive repair service in the country by establishing an exam that mechanics had to pass in order to earn the valuable ASE certified mechanic label.
The ASE certification test covers various branches of vehicle repair such as truck repair, collision repair, engine machinists, parts specialists, and technologies involving unconventional fuels. The testing process is a rigorous one and is open mainly to mechanics who have already had extensive professional experience. The exams are specific to not only one type of vehicle repair, but also to particular work, such as brakes or transmissions, on that type of vehicle.
Mechanics with relevant work experience can apply for and pass one test to achieve the ASE certification status. If they are able to pass all the different tests within their discipline, they are designated as ASE master technicians. The tests set up real life repair scenarios and ask applicants to diagnose and describe the repair process. ASE certified mechanics are retested every two years to retain their certifications. |
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| Penn Foster Career School | |
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Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, legal studies, education, engineering, technology, trade, automotive, creative and design, or high school. Our expert faculty and friendly support staff are dedicated to helping you succeed.
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Certification Training Programs: Auto Body Repair Technician, Auto Detailer, Auto Repair Technician |
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| Advanced Technology Institute | |
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Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers hands-on degree and diploma programs in some of today's hottest service careers. Choose from ASE and NATEF certified programs in Automotive Technology, HVAC and Refrigeration, Diesel/Heavy Vehicle, Commercial Driving, and High Performance Repair. Extensive job placement assistance is available, as well as financial aid for students who qualify.
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Certification Training Programs: Automotive Technology |
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| Lincoln Tech® | |
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Lincoln Tech® is a career-focused training school that offers short-term Automotive, Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Computers programs designed to get you into the workforce quickly. Programs vary by campus so contact a location near you to see the training options available. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. With national accreditation, state licensing and nearly 60 years of career education and job placement experience, Lincoln Tech knows what it takes to help give you the competitive edge so you can establish yourself in a rewarding career.
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| Universal Technical Institute | |
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Put your career in gear with an Automotive, Automotive / Ford FACT, Automotive / Toyota TPAT, Automotive & Diesel, Automotive/Diesel & Industrial, Collision Repair and Refinish, or Diesel & Industrial technology program from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), an ASE/NATEF Master Certified provider of post-secondary technical education training. UTI offers programs that can be completed in as little as a year, and provides opportunities through the Custom Training Group of UTI for manufacturer-specific advanced training with: Audi, BMW, International Truck, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo and VW. Start training today for an entry-level position in the automotive industry.
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Certification Training Programs: Automotive Technician Training, Automotive/Diesel Technician Training, Collision Repair & Refinishing |
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