“The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics projects a 7 percent increase in employment for service technicians and mechanics nationwide from 2014 to 2024, a lack of qualified technicians could prevent these jobs from being filled.”
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workforce in candidates seeking a career in the automotive service industry. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the Automobile, Collision Repair/Refinish and M/H Truck segments (series). ASE Entry-level certification is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.
Certification Pathway
ASE Entry-Level Tests
AUTOMOBILE
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Automobile Service Technology
- Brakes
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Engine Performance
- Engine Repair
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Maintenance and Light Repair
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering
COLLISON REPAIR & REFINISH
- Mechanical and Electrical
- Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Painting and Refinishing
- Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK
- Brakes
- Diesel Engines
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Suspension & Steering
- Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair
Pricing
| Non-Accredited Schools/Programs | ASE Accredited Schools/Programs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT PRICE | UNIT PRICE | ||
| Seat License (per user) | $51.00 | $46.00 | |
| Site License | 30 - user | $1,470.00 | $1,320.00 |
| 50 - user | $2,350.00 | $2,100.00 | |
| 100 - user | $4,600.00 | $4,100.00 | |
| 200 - user | $9,000.00 | $8,000.00 | |
ASE is required to collect sales tax on applicable purchases in AK, AR, AL, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Resources
How to Get Started
Entry-Level Task Lists
Questions? Call 800-362-0544 or send an email to Entry-Level@ASE.com.
ASE developed the Entry-Level Certification program in partnership
with the ASE Education Foundation and SkillsUSA.
ASE developed the Entry-Level Certification program in partnership
with the ASE Education Foundation and SkillsUSA.
