Career Pathway:
Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair
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Students must successfully pass the following three courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
47.53110 Basic Maintenance and Light Repair
47.53210 Maintenance and Light Repair 2
47.53310 Maintenance and Light Repair 3
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ASE Student Certification Exams:
Maintenance and Light Repair
Suspension and Steering
Brakes
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Engine Performance
Engine Repair
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Manual Drive Train and Axles
Heating and Air Conditioning
Automobile Service Technology
NOTE: A student may take one or all ten of the above exams for a single fee.
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Testing Agency:
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/
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Exam Blueprint:
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To view the competencies that will be tested in the Automobile – 2012 NATEF Standards (Maintenance and Light Repair) exam series, go to the following link:
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/pdfs/TestSpecs-Auto2012.pdf
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Exam Cost:
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$35.00 per student for all nine exams
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Duration of Exam:
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2 hours
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Number of Questions:
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Suspension and Steering – 40 questions
Brakes – 40 questions
Electrical/Electronic Systems – 40 questions
Engine Performance – 40 questions
Engine Repair – 40 questions
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – 40 questions
Manual Drive Train and Axles – 40 questions
Heating and Air Conditioning – 40 questions
Maintenance and Light Repair – 60 questions
Automobile Service Technology – 80 questions
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Exam Cut-Score:
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Maintenance and Light Repair – 31 out of 60 questions
Suspension and Steering – 20 out of 40 questions
Brakes – 21 out of 40 questions
Electrical/Electronic Systems – 20 out of 40 questions
Engine Performance – 21 out of 40 questions
Engine Repair – 22 out of 40 questions
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – 22 out of 40 questions
Manual Drive Train and Axles – 21 out of 40 questions
Heating and Air Conditioning – 20 out of 40 questions
Automobile Service Technology – 45 out of 80 questions
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Test Ordering Information:
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To establish the high school location as a testing site, an order form must be completed and faxed to (703) 669-6125. An order form may be obtained at the following link:
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/pdfs/OrderForm.pdf
To view testing policies for this exam go to the following link:
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/pdfs/testingpoliciesforna3sa1.pdf
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Proctoring Guidelines:
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There are three user roles that must be designated by the school (or local system) for ASE testing. They include:
Site Administrator
Instructor
Proctor: The proctor may be a school administrative staff member or current or retired faculty member, but may not be a faculty member currently teaching motor vehicle technology. Students may not be proctors.
For a detailed description of each user role, go to the following link to obtain the ASE Student Certification On-line User’s Manual, see pages 3-4, pages 29-34 for Proctoring Guidelines:
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/pdfs/asestudentcertusermanual.pdf
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Testing Format:
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On-line
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Required Computer Software Specifications:
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ASE Student Certification exams may be offered on any computer that meets the minimum technical and security requirements. The computer must be located in a computer lab or other appropriate testing location that provides for monitoring by the proctor, reasonable shielding from others, freedom from distractions, and comfort for the examinee. Specifications include:
Browser: Internet Explorer 8 or above
Resolution Detect: Screen Resolution: 1350 x 760
Javascript Detect: Javascript: Enabled
Pop-Up Blocker: Turned OFF (pop-ups allowed)
Acrobat 7 or higher is required to view reports
Email server must allow all non-student users to receive email communications from webmaster@natef.org.
Non-student users must use a valid email address as their user name.
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Test Availability:
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Check web link for current school year testing dates:
http://www.asestudentcertification.com/
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Testing Agency Contact:
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Name: Ben Phares
Title: Coordinator of Special Projects
Telephone Number: (703) 669-6642
Email Address: bphares@natef.org
ASE Student Certification Help Desk: 1-800-362-0544
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GaDOE Contact for Credentialing:
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Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email: mhanson@doe.k12.ga.us
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GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area:
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Name: Chad Pruitt
Telephone Number: (404) 657-8308
Email: cpruitt@doe.k12.ga.us
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