Certifications
Cerro Coso College offers ASE Certified training and prepares you to become
certified as an ASE automotive professional. We not only offer the training,
but we also have special facilities for certification testing, so you don't
have to travel or go elsewhere just to obtain certification.
About Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
 The National
Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was founded in 1972. ASE has a
single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair
through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
Although the certification of professional technicians remains ASE's primary
mission, today the organization encompasses much more. ASE is an
independent, nonprofit organization that works in many ways to help educate
consumers, the media and others to promote informed decision making when
seeking automotive repairs. ASE is also an information resource for
professionals and consumers about many automotive topics.
Why become ASE Certified? Here are 10 good reasons:
- Certification grants you professional credentials.
- Certification demonstrates your commitment to the automotive service
and repair profession.
- Certification enhances the profession's image.
- Certification reflects achievement.
- Certification builds self-esteem.
- Certification can improve career opportunities and advancement.
- Certification may provide for greater earnings potential.
- Certification improves skills and knowledge.
- Certification prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities.
- Certification offers greater recognition from peers.
ASE Certification
For in-depth information visit the
ASE
Certification Website.
ASE Certification Defined:
- Passing score on exams
- 2 yrs experience
- Designed for Journeyman Technicians/Specialists
- Good for 5 years
- Credentials accepted industry wide
ASE offers certification tests for the following specialties:
- Automobile Technician
- Service Consultant
- Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
- Collision Repair/Refinishing Technician
- Collision Damage Estimator
- Engine Machinist
- Part Specialist
- Alternate Fuels Technician
- School Bus Technician
- Truck Equipment Technician
- Advanced Level Specialist
ASE Master Status
- Passing score on a set of exams for each series
- 2 years work experience
- Must recertify in each category to maintain master status
- High level of achievement recognized industry wide
What Our Program Offers: Automobile Technician Specialty
Cerro Coso Offers education and training for the Automobile Technician
specialty. The training available through our program covers the following
ASE tests:
- Engine Repair
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Manual Drive Train & Axles
- Suspension & Steering
- Brakes
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Engine Performance
When you are certified in test 1-8 above you earn the Master Automobile
Technician status. Part of the requirement in order to pass certification is
that you have work experience of two or more years working full-time in your
chosen field. You may obtain substitutions for up to one year of work
experience for any one of the following:
- High School Training
- Post-High School Training
- Short Courses
- Completion of Apprenticeship
For detailed information about the ASE certification program and
requirements, as well as sample test questions
visit the ASE website and download the Registration Booklet.
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