Maintenance and Light Repair
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Winston Brooks
Certified on 12/11/2024 The ASE Entry-Level Technician designation indicates the badge holder has demonstrated a satisfactory level of practical knowledge-based readiness for the workplace as identified in the related ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF) task lists. The holder has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the tasks required to successfully perform many of the service jobs in a subject area of the motor vehicle industry. Multiple certifications indicate achievement in multiple areas of the industry. The task lists and test specifications for the ASE Entry-Level certification automobile Maintenance and Light Repair test is derived directly from the Instructional Standard for ASE program accreditation and the Maintenance and Light Repair level. The task lists are listings of the tasks (competencies) involved in servicing and repair of various vehicle systems. Each question in a test is keyed to one or more of these tasks. The task lists are organized into content categories, which, along with the number of questions in each category, comprise the test specifications. Every form of the exams meets these specifications. The ASE Entry-Level Technician – Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair badge holder has demonstrated knowledge, by achieving a passing score, in the following areas of automobile suspension and steering service and repair:
To earn the ASE Entry-Level Technician designation, the candidate must achieve a ‘Pass’ result on one or more ASE Entry-Level certification tests. There is no hands-on work experience requirement, the credential is valid for two years and cannot be renewed. The ASE Entry-Level Technician is encouraged to pursue advanced, professional-level certifications offered by ASE. |