ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of forty-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this Fall over the course of three evenings on November 7, 12, and 14 at 7:00 p.m. The tests will be given at over 700 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The registration deadline is September 27, 2002. ASE offers certification tests in the following specialties: Automobile, Medium/Heavy Truck, Truck Equipment, School Bus, Collision Repair and Refinish, Engine Machinist, Alternate Fuels/CNG, Parts Specialist, School Bus, and Advanced Series.

Registration information can be obtained by writing to ASE, 101 Blue Seal Dr., S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175; by calling the ASE toll-free information line at 1-877-ASE-TECH (273-8324) (Press, “Option 7”); ASE Customer Service at 703-669-6600; or by visiting ASE’s website at www.asecert.org.

The online registration option has been up and running “24/7” since June 3rd at the ASE website, while telephone registration (Toll-free, 877-564-8661) will be available, starting September 3, 2002. These methods are in addition to the traditional method of mailing or faxing in the completed registration form, officials with ASE note. Full details on registration procedures and policies can be found in the Fall 2002 Test Registration Booklet.

ASE Catalogs of Tests, with sample questions, test specifications and task lists, and references to study materials can be viewed or downloaded at no charge from the ASE site as well. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive professionals. Over 400,000 professionals in North America hold ASE credentials.