2023-2024 Credential Information
ASE - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (Test G1)
Credential Name | ASE - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (Test G1) |
Credential Vendor Info | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) https://www.ase.com/home.aspx Requires test be administered at a Prometric test center: http://www.ase.com/Tests/ASE-Certification-Tests/Test-Centers/Find-a-Test-Center.aspx |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of test results from testing center OR Document from student's MyASE account |
Credential Lead Consultant | Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IT18 Automotive Service III |
Credential as POL | IT18 POL = Yes     Note: ASE - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (Test G1) |
Pathway(s)^ | Automotive Service (AUTO) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | Testing period: When a student is registered for an ASE test, the student has 90 days from original date of purchase to schedule an appointment and take the test at a Prometric test center at: https://www.ase.com/dates-fees-test-times |
Credential Lifespan | 5 years |
Renewal Options | Yes Pass recertification test. |
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 Test is taken at a Prometric test center. |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes Prometric test center |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Must be a Prometric test center or satellite test center. |
Testing Environment Requirements | Photo ID required, see: https://www.ase.com/what-to-expect |
Proctored Requirements | Must be a Prometric test center. |
Exam Time Allotment | 2 hours: 30 minutes for tutorial/survey and 90 minutes for the test |
Exam Passing Requirement | Varies, not a posted score. |
Retakes | Yes Individuals must wait 30 full days before they can purchase and schedule the same test again. See https://www.ase.com/faq |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://www.ase.com/dist/docs/ADA-Request-Form.pdf |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes The Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (G1) is available in Spanish. https://www.ase.com/faq https://www.ase.com/Spanish |
Directory Notes | Test must be taken at a Prometric testing center or Prometric satellite test center. Students will also need to register for a MyASE account. https://www.ase.com/G1.aspx Student will need to request a printout of the test results at the Prometric testing center or print results from their MyASE account. |
ASE Entry-Level Certification - Electrical/Electronic Systems
Credential Name | ASE Entry-Level Certification - Electrical/Electronic Systems |
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 | IT18 Automotive Service III |
Credential as POL | IT18 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 proctor may be either a school administrative staff member, current or retired faculty member. Test cannot be administered by instructor. Please see FAQs at: https://www.ase.com/entry-level |