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Topic: Automotive Service Excellence

	Automotive service technicians and mechanics
		Automotive service technicians use their high-tech skills to inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, ethanol and other alternative fuels, such as electricity.
		Automotive technology is rapidly increasing in sophistication, and most training authorities strongly recommend that persons seeking automotive service technician and mechanic jobs complete a formal training program in high school, or in a postsecondary vocational school or community college.
		Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase as fast as the average through the year 2014.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos181.htm (3149 words)

	NCRVE MDS-1206 - ohio and automotive service excellence certification (ASE)
		ASE is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, a nonprofit organization established in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service.
		Evolution of Strategy: Because automotive programs were given several years to comply with the department's new policy that tied funding to program certification, once the system was put in place, there has been essentially little change in the state's implementation strategy.
		Jobs in the automotive repair industry will be plentiful for those finishing training programs in high school, vocational technical schools, or community college, especially for those programs that meet or exceed its industry-recognized, uniform standards of excellence.
	vocserve.berkeley.edu /abstracts/MDS-1206/MDS-1206-ohio.html (1001 words)

	Atlantic Foreign Automotive Service, Inc. - Wilmington, NC - Foreign Automotive Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		An ASE certification is issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which is a non-profit organization that was established in 1972 to help consumers distinguish between competent and incompetent mechanics.
		The overall mission of the ASE is to test and certify repair and service professionals to ensure a high level of quality in the automotive repair and service industry.
		When looking for the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence® logo, consumers can be assured that the automotive care facility they choose will provide them with the highest level of quality and experience for their money.
	yp.bellsouth.com /sites/plus/themes/masculine/atl/page3.html (335 words)

	Automotive Service Technician Certificate - Penn College major (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Students learn to apply automotive operating principles and to diagnose malfunctions in automotive systems.
		be successfully employed in the field of automotive service and repair.
		CERTIFICATION: The automotive major is master certified by the National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation and meets the standards for Automotive Service Excellence.
	www.pct.edu /catalog/majors/am.shtml (277 words)

	Automotive Technology Course Descriptions
		This course is a study of the fundamental theory and applications of electrical and electronic principles in the automotive industry.
		This course, in conjunction with AT 221 is designed to help prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam in group 6: "Electrical and Electronic Systems," and incorporates substantial hands-on training with both demonstrator units and customer vehicles utilizing state-of-the-art electronic text equipment in the Automotive Technology Center.
		This course is designed to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam in group 7: Heating and Air Conditioning.
	www.ccp.edu /site/academic/courses/automotive_crs.php (1105 words)

	NIACC News Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Automotive Technology program at NIACC has but one simple goal — ensure that its students are prepared for employment in the automotive service industry.
		According to NIACC annual placement reports, this goal is being met regularly with 100 percent of the Automotive Service Technology graduates employed, eight out of the last eleven years.
		Each of the ASE certified instructors are experienced in working in the automotive industry, and bring their real-life experiences into the classroom to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
	www.niacc.cc.ia.us /newspub/news/releases/2005/2439.html (403 words)

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		Businesses with a high level of commitment to ASE (75 percent of service personnel certified) are entitled to a special “Blue Seal of Excellence” recognition from ASE.
		So it’s wise to ask the shop owner or service manager for a technician who is certified in the appropriate area, say, brakes, engine repair, or air conditioning.
		Automotive professionals certified by the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have passed tough, national competency exams.
	www.carcaresupplement.com /word/fw2002/ase.doc (814 words)

	ASE - Automotive Service Excellence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In response to this need, the independent, non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was established in 1972.
		They work in every segment of the automotive service industry: car and truck dealerships, independent garages, fleets, service stations, franchises, and more.
		ASE's mission is to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service in the United States through the testing and certification of automotive repair technicians.
	www.pabodyandframe.com /pop_up_pages/ase.html (304 words)

	PPCC: Academics: Departments: Automotive Technology
		This ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified program is designed for students who intend to pursue an automotive career in an established business or dealership.
		The Automotive Technician career is one with an expanding future due to the highly technical nature of modern engineering and computer operated components.
		Students have the chance to become a Master Certified Automotive Technician through the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence and be nationally recognized as such.
	www.ppcc.cccoes.edu /Academics/Departments/AutomotiveTechnology (230 words)

	Automotive Class Descriptions
		Shop service operations which meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards including safety, electrical, and other general automotive procedures are covered.
		This course meets Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and will allow the student to combine performance testing and repair practices of A/C systems as utilized in the industry.
		Description: This course is an introduction to advanced principles and service of suspension and steering systems, including: alignment of equipment; alignment procedures; diagnosis and repair of suspension components.
	www.arc.losrios.edu /~autotech/automotive_class_descriptions.htm (803 words)

	ASE \| Home
		Web registration is open for May 2006 tests.
		ASE's mission is to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
		© 2005 National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
	www.asecert.org (77 words)

	Technology Dept. of WWC - Automotive Courses
		Validation of prior automotive education for National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification with successful completion of the L1 Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Test.
		Laboratory study and application of technical information and skills required to diagnose, service, adjust, and perform test procedures on hydraulic brakes, air brakes, clutch assemblies, bearings, transmissions, auxiliary units, transfer cases, drive lines, universal joints, and final drive assemblies.
		Study of automotive service operation as related to auto air conditioning, the power train, brake systems, suspension and wheel alignment, and general services.
	www.wwc.edu /academics/departments/technology/auto/courses.htm (596 words)

	Automotive Service Technology - AAS Degree
		Automotive Service Technology curriculum provides an opportunity for individuals to develop and upgrade skills needed to enter occupations connected in the transportation industry such as service, sales, or supervisory positions.
		The Automotive Service Technology program has been recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its high level of achievement and is an ASE Master certified educational program.
		This program counts toward one year of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) two-year trade experience requirement and prepares the student to take ASE certification examinations.
	www.eac.edu /publications/cat9798/auto_aas.html (116 words)

	Automotive Careers on Cutting Edge of Technology
		Officials with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) -- the independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians nationally -- note that automotive service and repair has changed dramatically over a generation.
		And with the outsourcing of jobs picking up steam -- first manufacturing jobs, now computer programming, customer call-center work, and accounting services all going overseas -- it should be comforting to know that automotive service and repair is resistant to such moves.
		In fact, so many people have made their beginnings in the automotive aftermarket as an auto technician, that it is viewed as something of a portal career.
	www.contentinfusion.com /Article.aspx?ArticleID=1125&categoryid=6&MEMBERID=1372 (647 words)

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		In response to this need, the independent, nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was established in 1972.
		Students who want to become automotive technicians can usually begin their careers after two years of study at a technical college, permitting budding technicians to enter the labor market sooner (and likely with less student debt) than their cohorts who attend college for four, six, or more years.
		The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
	www.pal-item.com /ads/autopreview/ASE.html (719 words)

	Collision Repair Industry Links
		The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is an international organization made up of approximately 12,000 member-business that work to deliver excellence in mechanical, collision and transmission service to consumers.
		ASE was founded in 1972 as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
		Quality New Mexico is a non-profit organization that engages in activities which seek to educate New Mexicans about quality; encourage and reward quality in business, education, government, and healthcare; and promote an economic climate to foster and enhance the prosperity of the citizens of New Mexico.
	www.automotiveimpressions.com /Automotive_Impressions_Inc_/Collision_Repair_Industry_Link/collision_repair_industry_link.html (389 words)

	Welcome to Suddeth Automotive Service!
		Advancing professionalism and excellence in the automotive service industry.
		Bottom-Line Impact Groups® is a business-to-business organization dedicated to the success, training, and integrity of independent automotive repair businesses that are evolving their capabilities to compete honestly and successfully in the 21st century.
		TECH-NET professional auto service is a network of America's most skilled automotive technicians working through one Central Computer System for fast and accurate automotive diagnostics.
	www.suddethautoservice.com /links.html (323 words)

	NAPA AUTO PARTS :: New Jersey Autocare Specialist Named NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		His commitment to training extends to the staff at Walker Automotive, who Walker is cultivating as the next generation of superior technicians.
		Walker Automotive Services is known for its customer service and customer loyalty - a tone Walker set by following the simple axiom of treating others as he wishes to be treated.
		ASE is a 30-year-old not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
	sev.prnewswire.com /auto/20050110/CLM06410012005-1.html (545 words)

	ASA Code of Ethics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The owners and managers of automotive service businesses that belong to the Automotive Service Association (ASA) agree to adhere to a Code of Ethics.
		To recommend corrective and maintenance services, explaining to the customer which of these are required to correct existing problems and which are for preventive maintenance.
		To uphold the integrity of all members of the Automotive Service Association.
	www.autosaves.com /ASA.htm (397 words)

	Work4Women--About NTOs--Automotive Technician/Mechanic Job Description for Women and Girls--Training
		When selecting a training provider, look for one that is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) an affiliate of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
		It usually takes two to five years of experience to acquire adequate proficiency to become a journey-level service technician and quickly perform the more difficult types of routine service and repairs.
		In contrast, automotive radiator technicians and brake specialists, who do not need an all-round knowledge of automotive repair, may learn their jobs in considerably less time.
	www.work4women.org /about/occupationsautomotivetraining.cfm (466 words)

	Automotive Service Councils of California
		The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair throughout the nation.
		ASE is governed by a Board of Directors that represents all sectors of the automotive industry, as well as the educational community, government and consumer groups.
		The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of mobility technology.
	www.ascca.com /chapters/chaptermanual/CM_appendix.html (632 words)

	Course Description: Automotive Service Technology
		After completion of this program students may enter the workforce as an automotive technician, automotive dealer assistant and retail or parts sales associate, and may continue their education and training for a related degree in applied science or engineering, business, or manufacturing.
		Automotive service technicians have developed into diagnostic, high-tech problem solvers.
		While the growth rate for auto service technicians in Oklahoma is expected to remain slow, approximately 310 new job openings are anticipated annually through 2006.
	www.mntechnology.com /enrollment/course_desc.asp?course_id=eng_autoserv&detail=true (344 words)

	NATEF - What's New (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Each of the three national winners received a $10,000 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student assistance scholarship grant along with a $10,000 ASE certificate for Snap-on tool purchase.
		The Industry Planning Council is a 54-year old business/education partnership of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and the Alliance for Automobile Manufacturers (AAM).
		The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair through voluntary testing and certification.
	www.natef.org /news_releases/dec_19_01.cfm (256 words)

	Automotive, automotive service station, automotive wrecking services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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	www.toyotabuy.com /automotive.html (340 words)

	Automotive Tips - Finding a Shop You Can Trust
		Look for certification or education offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and the Automotive Management Institute (AMI).
		A good rule of thumb is to request approval on any changes to the original estimate that exceed 10 percent.
		Most automotive service facilities will warranty their parts and labor either in writing or in shop posted announcements.
	www.asashop.org /tips/trust.htm (234 words)

	Automotive Training Center (ATC) - About Us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		ATC is named the National Winner of the "Award for Excellence in Automotive Training" by the Automotive Industry Planning Council (AIPC) and ASE.
		ATC is chosen as the Pennsylvania State Winner of the AIPC/ASE Award for Excellence in Automotive Training for two consecutive years.
		ATC is chosen as the Pennsylvania State Winner and the National Runner-Up of the AIPC/ASE Award for Excellence in Automotive Training.
	www.autotraining.com /aboutus.htm (1322 words)

	Links/Default.asp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins from ALLDATA This site provides a list of recalls and TSBs for most cars since 1960.
		National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Founded in 1972, the ASE is the premier group for certifying and training automotive service technicians.
		Service Technicians Society Affiliated with the Society of Automotive Engineers, this group's aim is to advance "the skills, education and professionalism of service technicians to support excellence in the mobility industry."
	www.wisauto.com /Links/Default.asp (482 words)

	The Toy Doctor - Our Team
		Kelly is certified through Automotive Service Excellence as a Master Automobile Technician.
		He is certified by Automotive Service Excellence as a Master Automobile Technician.
		He has 25 years experience in the automotive industry- 16 of those years he has spent specializing in Toyota repair and service.
	www.toydoctor.net /team.htm (561 words)

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