Industry Recognized Credentials for Auto Technician

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Essential Safety IRC(s)

All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve Essential Safety credentials to all students in the program. The essential Safety Credential(s) must be recognized state-wide, if not nationally as valuable and should be most applicable to specific program area. For this Program area, students (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Safety credentials.
CertificationCertifying Organiation
ASE entry-level certification in Suspension and SteeringNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in BrakesNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Electrical/Electronic SystemsNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Engine PerformanceNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Manual Drive Train and AxlesNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Engine RepairNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Heating and Air ConditioningNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Maintenance and Light RepairNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Automobile Service TechnologyNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Automatic Transmission/TransaxleNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level Refrigerant CertificationNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 

Essential Industry IRC(s)

All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Program Credentials.
  1. The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
  2. Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
  3. Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
For this Program area, students must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve earn at least one of the listed Essential Program credentials.
CertificationCertifying Organiation
ASE entry-level certification in Suspension and SteeringNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in BrakesNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Electrical/Electronic SystemsNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Engine PerformanceNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Manual Drive Train and AxlesNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Engine RepairNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Heating and Air ConditioningNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Maintenance and Light RepairNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Automobile Service TechnologyNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level certification in Automatic Transmission/TransaxleNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 
ASE entry-level Refrigerant CertificationNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 

Supplemental IRC(s)

Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials. Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:  

  • Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards
  • Must be attainable for students in the program who master the competencies outlined in the relevant Career Technical Education Framework such as an advanced/stacked credential above the essentials
  • May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
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