Certification: ASE Automobile Technician

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Tests Include:
Automobile Tests: Engine Repair (Test A1); Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (Test A2); Manual Drive Train and Axles (Test A3); Suspension and Steering (Test A4); Brakes (Test A5); Electrical/Electronic Systems (Test A6); Heating and Air Conditioning (Test A7); Engine Performance (Test A8); and Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (Test A9)

If you pass one or more test(s) and have at least two years of hands-on working experience in automotive repair (appropriate training may substitute for up to one year of experience), you will become certified as an ASE Automobile Technician.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
No
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Third Party Exam Center

ASE certification exams are administered by Prometric .

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

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