2023-2024 Credential Information
ASE Entry-Level Certification - Brakes
Credential Name | ASE Entry-Level Certification - Brakes |
Credential Vendor Info | ASE https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of the student's certificate. For a sample go to: https://www.ase.com/dist/docs/Sample%20Certificate%20-%20FINAL.pdf |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IT17 Automotive Service II |
Credential as POL | IT17 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Automotive Service (AUTO) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | All seat or site licenses are valid for use within an academic year - July 1 through June 30. Any seats (users, credits) remaining at the end of an academic year expire with no residual value. Please see FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Credential Lifespan | ASE Entry-Level certification is valid for two years. Please see FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Renewal Options | Yes ASE Entry-Level certifications are not renewable. Please see FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (49-2096)Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)Motorcycle Mechanics (49-3052) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes 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 is the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional, followed by Professional Technician and Master Technician certifications. |
Employer Transferability | Yes The credential stays with the individual. |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | ASE Entry-Level certification tests may be administered on any computer that meets the minimum technical and security requirements, published at https://www.ase.com/entry-level. The computer/workstation(s) for delivering the ASE Entry-Level certification tests must be located in a computer lab, test center, or other appropriate testing location that provides for monitoring by the proctor, reasonable shielding from others, freedom from distractions, and comfort for the examinee. Remote testing is available also. Please see Testing Policies and FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Testing Environment Requirements | Please see Testing Policies and FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Proctored Requirements | Proctors - The proctor may be a school/site administrative staff member, a current or retired faculty member, or any other individual deemed qualified by the school/site. However, any proctor selected by the site/school may not have a working or teaching background in automotive service, medium/heavy truck service and/or collision repair/refinish technology. Students may not be proctors. Proctor's Responsibility - The proctor is responsible for verifying the test candidate's identity, enabling the test for the candidate, and providing general oversight of the candidate during the testing session. This includes ensuring that there is no cheating of any kind, including giving or receiving help, using books or notes, etc. Please see Testing Policies at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Exam Time Allotment | ASE recommends that 60 minutes be scheduled for each test. Please see FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Exam Passing Requirement | The cut score or required number of correct responses to pass, is set independently for each test. For detailed information about how the tests are constructed and how cut scores are set, see the document entitled "Interpreting Results and Technical Data" at: www.ASE.com/Entry-Level https://www.ase.com/dist/docs/FAQs-2021-2022.pdf |
Retakes | Yes Candidates are eligible for one retest attempt for any or all ASE Entry- Level certification tests completed during the current academic year (July 1 through the following June 30), provided such retest attempt is scheduled 30 days or more from the test completion date of the first attempt. Retest attempts must be completed on or before the last day of the academic year (June 30) in which the first attempt was completed. Each student may be eligible for an optional 3rd retest attempt, at the discretion of the school/site, for the price of an additional seat license. Please see Testing Policies at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Student Accommodations | Yes Students with special needs (i.e., students with Individual Education Plans) may receive reasonable accommodations, as defined and provided by the school for their special needs, provided that those accommodations do not compromise test integrity. Please see Testing Policies at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | Test cannot be administered by instructor. |