Automotive Service Excellence
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Professional certification
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task...
group that certifies professionals in the automotive repair and service industry. It is an independent, non-profit organization created in 1972 in response to consumers wanting the need to distinguish between incompetent and competent automotive technicians
Auto mechanic
An auto mechanic is a mechanic with a variety of car makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of car. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly...
. The organization aims to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
ASE Certification
ASE offers certification tests for automotive professionals at 750 locations around the country administered by ACT, Inc. These involve several exams, the passing of which, added with two years of relevant hands-on work experience, will merit certification. Some forms of formal training will also satisfy part of the 2 year work experience requirement. A re-certification track is also offered for those who have had previous certification.An ASE certificate serves as proof of one's competence and effectiveness. Upon certification, the certified applicant will also receive an ASE shoulder insignia, wallet I.D. card and a wall certificate suitable for framing.
ASE certification is usually required (not by law but by employers) for those interested in pursuing a career in automotive mechanic/auto mechanic
Mechanic
A mechanic is a craftsman or technician who uses tools to build or repair machinery.Many mechanics are specialized in a particular field such as auto mechanics, bicycle mechanics, motorcycle mechanics, boiler mechanics, general mechanics, industrial maintenance mechanics , air conditioning and...
or automotive technician service. Some municipalities require ASE certification in order to be licensed for motor vehicle repairs, such as Broward
Broward County, Florida
-2000 Census:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,623,018 people, 654,445 households, and 411,645 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,346 people per square mile . There were 741,043 housing units at an average density of 615 per square mile...
and Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 2,496,435, making it the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States...
Counties.
Testing is done twice a year for the written version. ASE now holds a computer based test as well.
Additionally ASE certification is not just for technicians anymore and apply to all manner of jobs relating to the Automotive Industry.
And also it is useful in entering in to reputed Automotive Industries
Tests
(A Series) Automobile and Light Truck Service Tests(C1) Automotive Service Consultant Test
(F1) Alternate Fuels Test
(T Series) Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Tests
(E Series) Truck Equipment Test Series
(S Series) School Bus Test Series
(H Series) Transit Bus Test Series
(B Series) Collision Repair and Refinish Tests
(B6) Damage Analysis and Estimating Test
(M Series) Engine Machinist Tests
(P Series) Parts Specialist Tests
(L1) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Test
(L2) Electronic Diesel engine Diagnosis Specialist