Certification Process

Evaluation Team Leaders

Evaluation Team Leaders (ETLs) are experienced automotive instructors who are also ASE certified master automotive technicians. ETLs have been trained by NATEF to lead the on-site evaluation. The NATEF office will assign an ETL once a program has been approved for an on-site evaluation. Every effort will be made to assign an ETL located close to the school to reduce the cost for the evaluation.

Once assigned, the ETL will request: course of study, class schedules, course description, examples of hands-on performance tests, and other documentation. No on-site visit can be scheduled until these materials are examined. The ETL will also review your recommendations for the additional on-site evaluation team members, and is responsible for filing the team's report with NATEF.

ETLs are trained to help your program be successful. It is the mission of the ETL to certify programs that meet the standards. The ETL should be considered part of your team.

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Certification Process

Evaluation Team Leaders