Preparing for NATEF/ASE Certification
This purpose of this tutorial is to guide automotive technician training programs through the process of achieving ASE Certification. Whether you are an instructor, program adminstrator or member of the Advisory Committee, our goal is to assist you in preparing for and completing the evaluation process. Getting your program ASE-certified means that you are joining an elite group of educational institutions that are driven by a common goal—to train and educate quality technicians.
As you navigate through the following areas, keep in mind that there are a number of resources to guide you in your efforts in addition to this site, including the NATEF website and the Gateway Technical College sponsored Upgrade2cert website. All of us share a common objective to help you develop the best educational program that you can.
Introduction
This section provides an overview of what NATEF and ASE are, and why having your program certified is important.
Certification Process
For a quick overview of the certification process including timeline, costs and resources, this section will give you an excellent roadmap on which to base your process.
Preparation
This section focuses on how to prepare for the on-site evaluation, including the importance of conducting a thorough self-evaluation prior to the event.
Standards
We've listed the standards individually and provided detailed information on what to look for and how to prepare for the evaluation process.
Resources
This is the central location for sample documents and help files, listed in alphabetical order with a short description to assist you.
