hey im thinking about going to college for auto or diesel technician...i did some job research and i see that alot of employers prefer ase certified workers....anyone ever taken the test...whats it consist of like what should you know going into it..any feedback is appreciated
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im certified in a few i jus got outta school,,,go to school for it you will learn everything on the test
been an ASE master since 1984..all the tests are knowledge you will need you can gain thru a good tech school..or the skool of hard knocks like i did. When I started, NAISE was just beginning to be respected. ln michigan, where I grew up, you couldnt do anything more than an oil change in a shop until you apprenticed and passed your test to join the UAW--no union- no job
the tests are easy. you do have to read the question, but they're multiple choice.
mitchell also sells a set of books to help you study
mitchell also sells a set of books to help you study
Not saying you shouldnt go to school, but i believe my brother got ase certified without college.
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You don't have to go to school, anyone can get ase certified if they study enough. School just looks a little better when you are trying to find a job.
Keep in mind that you can take the test whenever you want but you will not get the certification until you have 2 years experience in the field. The tests are multiple choice. If you are good at taking tests, you can study for them and probably pass most of them. I am a former ASE Master Tech, also formerly certified in Advanced Engine Repair (L1). I took 4 tests one night, then 4 tests a week later, and passed them all, but I studied my *ss off and I do very well on multiple choice tests. Some topics like engine repair, brakes, suspension, I had covered but others I had to study for, like auto trans, since I never touched a transmission. I passed that one by one point.
You didn't ask for it, but here are my two cents on automotive education. Any course that gets you a college degree, like a B.S. or an Associate's degree at a minimum is great. Don't spend $30K and walk away with just some certificate. If it were me I wouldn't spend significant money unless I walked away with a degree from an accredited school. Better yet, go work in the business and see if you like it. Lots of guys never went to school but instead gained experience on the job. I did it this way although I only worked about 2 years in the field. Dealers won't hire you, but private shops will if you start at the bottom. Get a feel for the industry and work your way up as you gain experience. Sweeping, oil changes, tires, brakes, parts changing, engines, diagnostics, electrical, computer controls, in that order more or less. If you hate the industry then get out and don't look back. If there is something there that is calling you, then either go to school or work your way up through a private shop. Whatever you do, don't spend $30K on school without getting a taste of the industry first. This is just one guys opinion. I sure some will disagree and some have taken different paths that have worked just as well.
You didn't ask for it, but here are my two cents on automotive education. Any course that gets you a college degree, like a B.S. or an Associate's degree at a minimum is great. Don't spend $30K and walk away with just some certificate. If it were me I wouldn't spend significant money unless I walked away with a degree from an accredited school. Better yet, go work in the business and see if you like it. Lots of guys never went to school but instead gained experience on the job. I did it this way although I only worked about 2 years in the field. Dealers won't hire you, but private shops will if you start at the bottom. Get a feel for the industry and work your way up as you gain experience. Sweeping, oil changes, tires, brakes, parts changing, engines, diagnostics, electrical, computer controls, in that order more or less. If you hate the industry then get out and don't look back. If there is something there that is calling you, then either go to school or work your way up through a private shop. Whatever you do, don't spend $30K on school without getting a taste of the industry first. This is just one guys opinion. I sure some will disagree and some have taken different paths that have worked just as well.
if you are gonna do this theres a few things you gotta ask yourself
1. do you like gettin greasy?
2. are you willing to put long hours in your training?
3. you like cars and the tech that gose with it?
#1 on the list is really crucial if you choose to get into this field. if you dont like gettin dirty get out now lol
i have been a tech along time and right now isnt very good for auto techs especially if you are first starting out
if you like tech you can also try another field like IT or networking, etc.............
i spent alot on my training and returning to school for network engineer it may or may not pan out for you
1. do you like gettin greasy?
2. are you willing to put long hours in your training?
3. you like cars and the tech that gose with it?
#1 on the list is really crucial if you choose to get into this field. if you dont like gettin dirty get out now lol
i have been a tech along time and right now isnt very good for auto techs especially if you are first starting out
if you like tech you can also try another field like IT or networking, etc.............
i spent alot on my training and returning to school for network engineer it may or may not pan out for you
4. can you deal with stupid people who think you overcharge and that their car only breaks after you work on it?
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