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December 2003
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NATEF Launches General Service Technician Program Certification

Just as one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to clothing, employers have varying needs when they are hiring entry-level technicians. Some need generalists while others need specialists. In response to industry and education requests, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and its education foundation, the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), are pleased to announce the rollout of the General Service Technician Program. This new program will serve as an additional option for secondary programs that choose to certify as articulated programs.

This new certification track for secondary training programs is designed to graduate entry-level technicians with as broad a skill set as possible. ASE President Ronald H. Weiner said, "The General Service Technician Program is intended to serve high school programs in areas where local employers prefer to hire graduates who have broad skills and a general understanding of all automotive systems rather than skill sets with greater depth in fewer automotive systems."

The basic requirements for the new General Service Technician Program certification are rigorous. One hundred percent of the tasks on the task list are required to be taught over a minimum period of 500 hours. Instructors must have current ASE certification in Suspension & Steering (A4), Brakes (A5), Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), and Engine Performance (A8). Additionally, they must attend at least 20 hours of in-service industry training annually. And all General Service Technician Programs must have an articulation agreement with an ASE-certified post-secondary program to encourage students to continue their education beyond high school.

"The General Service Technician Program is a win-win for industry and education," said Al Duebber, NATEF Chair and Owner of Duebber’s Automotive Service Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Programs that wish to become ASE certified as a General Service Technician Program must demonstrate that they meet strict industry standards. The process and cost for certification are the same as for other programs administered by NATEF. Specific information on the standards, including the task and tool lists, can be found on the NATEF website at www.natef.org or call 703-669-6650.

 

 


 


Top Technicians Honored

Top ASE techs from all over the nation were honored in November at the ASE Board of Directors Meeting in Naples, Fla.     


Spring Testing Scheduled for May
Computer-Based Testing Pilot Debuts in Late January

 

Getting the Word Out to Consumers

From traditional press release, syndicated article, radio spot, and brochure to special events, presentations, and attendance at consumer shows and conventions, ASE employs a host of methods to spread the word about the importance of certified technicians to consumers. Here’s a quick run down of just a few of ASE’s recent activities:

Participated in the Mary Kay National Expo in Long Beach, Calif., attended by over 10,000 Mary Kay managers.

Internet articles about ASE on CCN.Money. com, MSN.com, and SmartMoney.com.

Radio features recorded for programming directors. This effort included three Spanish- language spots posted on the Internet-based www.RadioEspacio.net.

Spring and summer car care articles, gas saving tips, vacation tips, and more distributed to the nations’ consumer editors via press releases, syndicated articles, and Internet delivery services such as aracontent.com.

Under the Team ASE banner, partnership with the popular Professional Bull Riding, PBR series, resulting in Team ASE logos prominently displayed on the vests of the rodeo bull fighters/rodeo clowns.

Team AeroShell.When it comes to consumer outreach, few events can boast the huge numbers that attend air shows across the country. To reach these consumers, ASE has partnered with Team AeroShell, an aerobatic demonstration team flying WWII vintage T-6 warbirds. The Aeroshell team performs during the air show season. Go to www.naat.net for their schedule. If you come to an airshow, stop by the Team ASE booth...

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