Certification Description
Certification identifies those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose sophisticated driveability and emissions-related problems on automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.

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
● 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

Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Website

Certification Description
Test L1: identify those technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose sophisticated driveability and emissions-related problems on automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks.

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

Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist 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 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 ASE Automobile/Light Truck Test Series includes eight certification exams: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. Sucessfully passing all 8 tests will give you a master certification. The Automobile/Light Truck test series 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? 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

Master Automobile/Light Truck Technician 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 ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Test Series includes eight certification exams: Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/ Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI). Successfully passing all 8 exams will certify you as a master in medium to heavy trucks. The Medium/Heavy Truck test series 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

Master Medium/Heavy Truck Specialist Website

Certification Description
The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Specialist and Masters courses are designed to assess technicians on an individual basis. The goal is to demonstrate technical competency and professionalism. Our objectives are: To train technicians in the art of Diagnosis, Removal and Repair of the vehicle and to determine the cause of the customers concern. To raise the level of competency through training. To award recognition To demonstrate a high level of standards to the motoring public.

Certifying Organization
Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association
https://members.atra.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Rebuilder Specialist Website

Certification Description
Successfully passing test S3 will certify you in school bus drive trains.

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

School Bus Technician: Drive Train Website