Entry-Level Testing

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Certification Pathway

ASE Certification Pathway

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the Automobile, Collision Repair/Refinish and M/H Truck segments (series). ASE Entry-level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.

ASE Entry-Level Tests

Automobile

  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Automobile Service Technology
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • Suspension and Steering

Collison Repair & Refinish

  • Mechanical and Electrical
  • Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair
  • Painting and Refinishing
  • Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
  • Collision Repair and Refinish Fundamentals

Medium / Heavy Truck

  • Brakes
  • Diesel Engines
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Suspension & Steering
  • Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair

How to Claim the G1 Certification

The ASE Education Foundation has established an exciting new opportunity for students that participate in the ASE Entry-Level Certification testing program:
  • School/Program is currently an ASE Accredited Training Program
  • Pass (8) specific ASE Entry-Level Certification Tests and
  • Submit the eligible work experience (6-months of full-time work or 1-year of part-time work)

Students will automatically receive 6-months towards the required 1 year of work experience requirement and the ASE professional certification in G1 – Maintenance & Light Repair. This award must be claimed through their ASE Entry-Level student dashboard to be activated.

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8 ASE Entry-Level Automobile Certifications

ASE Entry Level Testing

Number of Seat Licenses ASE Accredited Programs Non-Accredited Programs
Single seat $47 $57
Bundle of 30 seats $1,350 $1,650
Bundle of 50 seats $2,150 $2,650
Bundle of 100 seats $4,200 $5,200
Bundle of 200 seats $8,200 $10,200

Resources

How to get started:

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User Manual
Student Quick Start Guide
Proctor Quick Start Guide
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Sole Source Letter.pdf

Entry-Level task lists:

Auto Task List – Individual Tests
Auto Task List – MLR & AST
Auto Study Guide
Collision Task List
Truck Task List

Program info:

FAQ's
Order Insignias
Sample Questions
Sample Certificate
Interpreting Results & Technical Data
Brochure
Recorded Webinar - Identifying COVID-19 Learning Gaps using Entry-Level Tests
New - How to Claim the G1 certification
New - G1 Infographic

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Frequently Asked Questions

NATEF and AYES have merged to form a brand-new organization: the ASE Education Foundation! This was effective January 1, 2018. What does this mean for you? No real change. We will still accredit programs and work with students to achieve internships and industry employment. We are just taking advantage of the ASE brand to make it easier to do so.

If your program was accredited as of December 1, 2017 you can complete the “Send me my login credentials” link. If your program has never been accredited or was previous to December 1, 2017, you can complete the “I’m interested in accreditation” link. This will generate login credentials to you via e-mail.

Please contact your field manager for accreditation documents.

Once the application for accreditation is submitted, it can take roughly 6 months to complete the process. For programs that are renewing accreditation, it is recommended the application be submitted at least 6 months prior to your expiration date. PLEASE NOTE: The 6 months processing time is an estimate based on receipt of a complete application, including payment, and the premise the program does not require improvements prior to or after an on-site visit.

The ASE Education Foundation accepts payment in the form of check, purchase order, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Payment is required when the application is submitted.

No, team members must be provided when submitting your application. These individuals may change prior to the on-site evaluation. This is acceptable if the Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) is informed of any changes at least two weeks prior to the on-site evaluation date.

Yes, each standard and sub-standard must be rated by the advisory committee regardless of application type.

Advisory Committee Members convene twice per year and review the program. They conduct an evaluation of the program before the application is submitted. Team Members evaluate the program during the on-site. Team members must also meet more specific criteria than that of the Advisory Members.

Yes. However, the program will have improvements to make and may not be approved for an on-site evaluation. The average ratings on standards 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 must be a 4. A program may not be approved for an on-site if the average rating on standards 1-5 is less than a 4.

No, if the application is submitted in a timely fashion, the program will have until the length of their application validity to correct any deficiencies.

The ASE Education Foundation does not define how credit transfer is structured between institutions. You should discuss articulation directly with your partner institution.

The ASE Entry-Level Tests for Automobile, Collision Repair & Refinish, and Medium/Heavy Truck are available in English.

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