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Certification

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician - Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9) Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test A2 will certify you in automatic transmissions/transaxles.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test A6 will certify you in electrical/electronic systems.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Electrical/Electronic Systems Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test A8 will certify you in engine performance.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Engine Performance Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test A7 will certify you in heating and air conditioning.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Heating and Air Conditioning Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test A3 will certify you in manual drive train and axles.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Manual Drive Train and Axles Website

Certification Description
The Automobile Service Consultant Test contains questions on communications, customer and internal relations, vehicle systems knowledge, sales skills, and shop operations. The Automobile Service Consultant test is available in either Paper/Pencil or Computer-Based Testing format.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Automobile Technician: Service Consultant Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test B3 will certify you in collision repair and refinish: non-structural analysis and damage repair.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Collision Repair and Refinish: Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test B2 will certify you in collision repair and refinish: painting and refinishing.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Collision Repair and Refinish: Painting and Refinishing Technician Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test B4 will certify you in collision repair and refinish: structural analysis and damage repair.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Collision Repair and Refinish: Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Website

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Engine Machinist Technician: Assembly Specialist (Gas or Diesel) Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test M2 will certify you as an engine machinist cylinder block specialist (gas or diesel).

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Engine Machinist Technician: Cylinder Block Specialist (Gas or Diesel) Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test M1 will certify you in as an engine machinist cylinder head specialist (gas or diesel).

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Engine Machinist Technician: Cylinder Head Specialist (Gas or Diesel) Website

Certification Description
The Engine Machinist Series includes three tests: Cylinder Head Specialist, Cylinder Block Specialist, and Assembly Specialist. Candidates will be tested on the tasks associated with the teardown, cleaning, inspection, repair, machining, and reassembly of both gasoline and diesel engines.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Engine Machinist Website

Certification Description
The Parts Specialist Series includes six tests: Automobile Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Suspension and Steering Parts Specialist, and General Motors Parts Consultant. Each test includes questions on communication and sales skills, vehicle systems knowledge, vehicle identification, cataloguing skills, and inventory management. Successfully passing Test P3 will certify you as a Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Parts Specialist in Brakes. ASE Parts Specialist tests are offered in paper/pencil format.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Parts Specialist (Brakes) Website

Certification Description
The Parts Specialist Series includes six tests: Automobile Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts Specialist, Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Suspension and Steering Parts Specialist, and General Motors Parts Consultant. Each test includes questions on communication and sales skills, vehicle systems knowledge, vehicle identification, cataloguing skills, and inventory management. Successfully passing Test P9 will certify you as a Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Parts Specialist in Suspension and Steering. This exam is offered in paper/pencil format.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Medium/Heavy Truck Aftermarket Parts Specialist (Suspension and Steering) Website

Certification Description
To identify and recognize those Transit Bus Technicians who demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair various systems on transit buses.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Transit Bus Technician: Preventive Maintenance & Inspection Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test X1 will certify you as an undercar specialist in exhaust systems.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems Website

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).