National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist

Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service, and calibrate advanced driver assistance systems on automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.

Advanced Engine Performance Specialist

Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose sophisticated driveability and emissions-related problems on automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.

Alternate Fuels Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair compressed natural gas vehicles.

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile –Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Automotive Service Technology

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Brakes

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Electrical/Electronic Systems

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Engine Performance

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Engine Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Heating and Air Conditioning

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Maintenance and Light Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Manual Drive Train and Axles

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Suspension and Steering

ASE Entry-Level – Collision – Mechanical and Electrical Components

ASE Entry-Level – Collision – Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Collision – Painting and Refinishing

ASE Entry-Level – Collision – Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Medium/Heavy Truck – Brakes

ASE Entry-Level – Medium/Heavy Truck – Diesel Engines

ASE Entry-Level – Medium/Heavy Truck – Electrical/Electronic Systems

ASE Entry-Level – Medium/Heavy Truck – Inspection Maintenance and Minor Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Medium/Heavy Truck – Suspension and Steering

ASE Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of military tactical wheeled vehicles.

Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those Maintenance and Light Repair Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to successfully perform the most common maintenance and light repair tasks.

Automobile & Light Truck Certification

Automobile & Light Truck Certification

Automotive Service Consultant

Objective: To improve the quality of vehicle service through the voluntary testing and certification of Service Consultant professionals.

Collision Repair & Refinish Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those Collision Repair Technicians and Refinishers who possess knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and repair automotive collision damage and correct paint finish damage.

Damage Analysis & Estimating Certification

Damage Analysis & Estimating Certification

Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist

Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose sophisticated diesel engine performance problems on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist

Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose hybrid/electric automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.

Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those Medium and Heavy Truck Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.

School Bus Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those School Bus Technicians who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different subsystems of Type A, B, C, and D school buses.

Transit Bus Certification

Objective: To identify and recognize those Transit Bus Technicians who demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair various systems on transit buses.