The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence will discontinue five tests on Dec. 31, including one on truck equipment installation and repair.
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ASE said Wednesday certifications and recertifications in these areas will be retired and no longer available:
- Test E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair.
- Test E2: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair.
- Test E3: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair.
- Test P4: General Motors Parts Consultant.
- Test X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems.
"Those individuals who want to be certified or recertified in these test areas should act now," says Matt Shepanek, vice president of credential testing programs. "ASE is constantly being asked by industry partners to create new credential tests. By retiring some of the lower volume tests, we will be able to free up resources to work on some of these new tests."
Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO, says some of the new tests will focus on advanced vehicle safety and security systems.
"Along with transportation industry leaders, we continuously evaluate the need for new and existing certifications to best serve consumers and industry," he says. "As part of that ongoing review, we are also int he process of updating some automotive series tests and we will be adding new certifications focused on today's advanced vehicle safety and security systems."
