Automotive Service Excellence
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a professional certification 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 need to distinguish between incompetent and competent auto mechanics. The organization aims to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
[edit] ASE Certification
Twice a year, the organization offers certification tests for automotive professionals at 750 locations around the country administered by ACT. These involve several exams, the passing of which, added with two years of relevant hands-on work experience, will merit certification. A recertification track is also offered for those who have had previous certification. This is done every five years. An ASE certificate serves a proof of ones 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 or automotive technician service.
[edit] Today
Today there are about 420,000 ASE certified professionals in different fields. These are composed of Master Automobile Technicians (96,219), Automobile Service Consultants (16,819), Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Technicians (49,373), Collision Repair/Refinish Technicians (34,540), Master Collision Repair/Refinish Technicians (7,262), Collision Damage Estimators (10,650), Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (45,418), Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technicians (13,001), Truck Equipment Installation & Repair Technicians (2,904), Master Truck Equipment Technicians (1,155), Engine Machinists (4,227), Master Engine Machinists (2,328), Compressed Natural Gas Technicians (2,596), School Bus Technicians (5,908), Master School Bus Technicians (1,791), Net Total Repair Technicians (364,082), Parts Specialists (41,779)
