Industry Recognized Credentials for Auto Collision

Essential Safety IRC(s)

For this program area, students must (1) be prepared to take and (2) be provided with an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Safety Credentials.

CertificationCertifying Organization
OSHA 10 General IndustryOSHA
S/P2 Safety and Pollution PreventionS/P2

Essential Industry IRC(s)

All programs must (1) prepare all students in the program to take, and (2) provide an opportunity for them to achieve, at least one essential credential.

    Credentials on the essential list are included based on the following criteria:
    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.

Supplemental IRC(s)

Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials.

Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:

  1. Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards.
  2. 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.
  3. May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
CertificationCertifying Organization
I-CAR certifications - Non-Structural Pro-Level 1, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®)
I-CAR certifications - Refinishing Pro-Level 1Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®)
SNAP ON CertificationNC3
American Lift Institute CertificationAmerican Lift Institute
I-CAR certifications - WCS03 MIG Welding certification, Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®)
I-CAR certifications – EstimatingInter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR®)
ASE entry-level Refrigerant Certification, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE entry-level certification in Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE entry-level certification in Painting and RefinishingNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE Automobile Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE entry-level certification in Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair,National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Certified Auto Glass Technician, Auto Glass Safety Council
Certified Auto Glass Qualified Technician, Auto Glass Safety Council
Certified Auto Glass Master,Auto Glass Safety Council
Rebuilder Specialist Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association
Ambulance Technician Level I, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Ambulance Technician Level II, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Ambulance Technician Level III, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Fire Apparatus Technician Level I, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Fire Apparatus Technician Level II,Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Fire Apparatus Technician Level III,Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
ARFF Technician Level I, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
ARFF Technician Level II,Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
ARFF Technician Level III, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc.
Electric Vehicle Technician,ETA International
Level I Machine Lubrication Technician, International Council for Machinery Lubrication
Level II Machine Lubrication Technician, International Council for Machinery Lubrication
Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic MechanicInternational Fluid Power Society
Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Master Truck Equipment Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE Transit Bus Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Master Transit Bus Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE Truck Equipment Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE Parts Specialist Certification, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Diesel Engines (MIL2)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Drive Train (MIL3)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5), National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6), National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (MIL8), National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Master Medium/Heavy Truck SpecialistNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (Test G1National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
ASE School Bus Technician, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician),National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Certified Lubrication Specialist, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers