ASE Certification

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ASE Certification

• The Industry Advantage
• CARS Shop Licensing Panel
• November 1, 2006

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ASE Mission

• Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization
  dedicated to improving the quality of automotive
  service and repair through the voluntary testing
  and certification of automotive technicians

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A National Credential

• Founded as alternative to mandatory technician
  licensing
• Voluntary program
• Self-supported
• Recognized by OEM Aftermarket
• Covers All Industry Segments
• Industry-developed
• Industry-maintained

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Certification Defined

• Passing score
• Minimum of 2 years experience
• Good for 5 years
• Eligible for CEUs based on ACE recommendations

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Established Structure

• Test sessions offered Spring and Fall in written
  format and Winter and Summer in computer-based
  test format
• Spring and Fall tests given over the course of
  three nights at 750 U.S. locations
• Winter and Summer Computer-based testing at 200
  locations over a five week window in the U.S. only

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The Value of ASE

• Challenging Goal
• Pride in Accomplishment
• Career Enhancement
• Peer Recognition
• Professional Fraternity
• Improves Industry Image
• Recognized National Credential

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ASE Advantages

• Professional Credentials
• Career Development
• Skills Assessment
• Marketing Advantage
• Technician Recruitment
• Technician Retention
• Technician Recognition
• Public Trust Recognition

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Importance of ASE Certification
Consumer Opinions
Random Market (n200)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
2001
Not Very Important
1997
Not at All Important
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ASE Training

• Standards for vocational training through the
  National Automotive Technicians Education
  Foundation (NATEF)
• Standards for in-service training through
  Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE)
  program
• Self-Study and Preparation materials widely
  available
• Formal training courses with content that is
  modeled after the ASE Task Lists in various
  certification areas.
• AMI courses for general knowledge and specific
  courses for Service Consultant
• Industry training keyed to the ASE content
  offered by CASE training providers and others.

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Thank you!
Its More Than A Patch
Its A Passion!
For more information visit our website www.ASE.com