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What is the ASE Certification?
ASE certifies the technical competence of individual technicians, not repair facilities. Prior to taking ASE certification tests, many technicians attend training classes or study on their own in order to brush up on their knowledge. By passing difficult, national tests, ASE-certified technicians prove their technical competence to themselves, to their employers, and to their customers. Moreover, shop owners and managers who encourage their employees to become certified can be counted on to be concerned about the other aspects of their business. How the Certification Works? About 100,000 technicians sit for ASE tests each May and November at over 750 locations. Technicians who pass at least one exam and fulfill the two-year work experience requirement become ASE-certified. Those who pass a battery of exams (and fulfill the experience requirement) earn Master Technician status. The tests, developed by industry experts with oversight from ASE's own in-house pros, are administered by ACT, the same group known for its college entrance exams. There are specialty exams covering all major areas of repair. There are eight tests for auto technicians alone: Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning, Suspension and Steering, Manual Drive Train and Axles, and Automatic Transmissions. (There are also exams for collision repair technicians, engine machinists, parts specialists, and others.) ASE requires technicians to re-test every five years to keep up with technology and to remain certified. All ASE credentials have expiration dates. |
What is I-CAR Gold Class?
When your car has been in a collision, getting it repaired properly is critical for your family’s safety and your peace of mind. But how do you know if a shop has the up-to-date knowledge to repair your vehicle safely? The Gold Class designation lets you know a collision repair shop has trained technicians who know how to repair your vehicle properly. There are very rigorous training requirements needed to meet the Gold Class standard. As vehicles incorporate more and more new materials and new technologies, current training has become increasingly important for proper repairs. Gold Class professionals are trained to know:
How the Training Works? To properly repair today's complex vehicles, up-to-date training across several key collision repair roles is essential. The I-CAR® PDP for Collision Repair Professionals was designed specifically to meet this demand and is the industry standard for role-relevant training that contributes to complete, safe and quality repairs. The program was developed with extensive input from the collision repair industry to meet the industry's current and future needs. I-CAR's PDP collision repair training features distinct training paths that provide each person involved in the collision repair process the up-to-date knowledge and skills they need to perform their role successfully. The PDP for Collision Repair Professionals includes four roles that are required to earn the Gold Class® recognition, as well as three specialty roles:
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