The document discusses various options for automotive training and certification, including factory-specific training through programs like Honda's PACT, general seminars offered by companies, and community college programs. It also describes ASE certification, a widely-recognized certification for automotive technicians that is tested in different areas like engine repair, brakes, and electrical systems. ASE certification requires passing a written test and having relevant work experience, though education can count towards the experience requirement.

1. Automotive Training
&
Certification

2. Automotive Training
&
Certification
• Factory Specific
• Seminars
• Butte College
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

3. Factory Training
• PACT-Professional Automotive Career Training
– Honda’s Factory Training
– Offered at 19 spots around the nation
– Prepares students for dealership job
– Same training as Factory Technicians
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4. Training Seminars
• Non vehicle specific
• Offered by various organizations
– Snap-on Tools
– NAPA Auto Parts
• Non recognized certification

5. General Auto Training
• Community
Colleges
• Private Schools
– UTI
– WyoTech

6. ASE Certification
• Formed in 1972
• Recognized all over US
• Recognized by all major
manufacturers (needed for
Mfg. Certification)
• 400,000 Technicians
currently ASE Certified in
different areas
• Certification good for 5 years
•Certifications
• Engine Repair (A1)
• Auto Trans/Transaxle (A2)
• Manual Drive Train & Axles (A3)
• Suspension and Steering (A4)
• Brakes (A5)
• Electrical/Electronic Sys (A6)
• Heating and A/C (A7)
• Engine Performance (A8)
•Light Diesel (A9)
• Advanced Engine Perform (L1)
• Advanced Diesel Perform (L2)
•Advanced Hybrid Repair (L3)
•Auto Maint. & Light Repair (G1)

7. • To get certified you need:
– Pass written test AND
– 2 years relevant full-time
work experience
Or
– Completion of a OEM
sponsored program with a
A.S. Degree
– 2 years post secondary
education training (Butte
College Auto) = 1 year
experience
– 2 full years High School
Automotive training = 1
year experience
Tests offered throughout year
Computer Based Testing available at CSU Chico
Registration is $36
Certification Tests A1-A8 $33 each
Advanced Level Certification L1, L2, & L3 $66 each

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