The following job roles are recommended to have ASE certifications:

• Shop Manager (SM)
• TIC
• All Technicians

A receipt showing you were present for the test. No reimbursement will be given for a “missed” test appointment.

There are three ways to prepare for the ASE test: ASE Study Guides, ASE Practice Tests, and free study materials available through MotorAge Training.

If you have never registered for an ASE test, visit

ASE.com and select the Create myASE Account link in the myASE login box. You will then be prompted through several screens to provide information about yourself to set up your account.

First Student and ASE have an agreement to allow ASE Certification status from the ASE website (www.ase.com) to transfer to First Student's Maintenance System. To enable the transfer of your ASE credentials, you must:

1. Log in to your myASE account.
2. Select the Profile tab.
3. Select the "Release my ASE status to others" checkbox and then select the Submit button.

If you have already created a myASE account, then:

1. Log in to your myASE account.
2. Select the My Employers tab.
3. Search by zipcode to find the employer account.
4. Select the parent account ASE-9015-9000.

1. Log in to your myASE account.
2. Select Store link.
3. Select the checkbox(s) for the ASE Certification Test(s) for which you wish to test.
4. After going through several prompts, you can schedule your appointment. If you have multiple tests to schedule, you may also select the "Select All" checkbox.
5. Then you can Find the Test Center that is most convenient for you and select the Schedule an Appointment link to find available locations.
6. Once you have scheduled your test appointments you will be directed to an Appointment Confirmation page where you should see the correct date/time for your ASE Certification test(s). Select either the Print Registration Ticket button to print your registration ticket, or select Continue to complete the registration process.

For a complete listing of test dates, fees, and test times, click here.

The results from ASE are imported from ASE on a monthly basis, but it can take up to four weeks for First Student to receive certification results after completion.

When you pass one or more tests and fulfill the work experience requirement, you will receive the Blue Seal of Excellence: the nationally recognized ASE emblem on a certificate suitable for framing. To purchase insignias for uniforms, visit the ASE store.

If you take an ASE test and receive a "Pass" or "Fail" test result, you must wait 30 days before you can register to take it again.

To become ASE-certified, you must pass an ASE certification test and have relevant hands-on working experience. The amount of work experience required varies by test, and is specified in detail on the Work Experience Reporting Form. ASE recommends submitting the form after you've registered to take an ASE certification test.

Certification credentials are valid for five years. If it has been five years or more since you took a particular test, it’s time to register for the corresponding Recertification Test. The five-year requirement ensures certified professionals are current in this rapidly changing industry.