Ase Certifications

[rainvic]

Dont know where to post this, but this is the first shop ive worked at where the owner cares about his techs having ase certs. My question is are the video study guides worth it? I have taken ase tests in the past many years ago using the written book guides and was miserable trying to read them, I was never a good test taker in school. Video Study Guides Anyone ever tried this instead of the outdated motorage books? Now I see motorage offers the video training as well, at 125.00 a program this better get me to pass the tests.

 

[NHGUY]

I find that the questions generally are common sense if you have basic knowledge and tool use.They however always throw in a few zingers in multiple choice that a couple of the choices sound "right".I guess thats so nobody gets 100 percent correct.

 

[Chris142]

I'd ask your question on flat rate tech.com or a similar board. Nobody around here cares about ASE any more either. What part of nv are you In?

 

[yonyon]

One thing that makes it difficult for many people to do ASE tests is that those people can't parse the language properly. Inglesh izz a toff lenguige en though frost plays so this can be a problem for many people. If this is your problem, learn C or Lisp, then read a bestseller novel once in a while. You will no longer have this difficulty and may find you can pass tests on subjects you know nothing about.

Also, when taking the test remember that Technician A was named this because his mother new he was an A-----e who wouldn't know his arse from a hole in the ground and that any answer involving an AC diode is the accepted correct answer regardless of whether or not it really is correct. Some questions will be answered by the background information presented in a later question.

 

[rainvic]

Everybody knows ase doesnt fix cars experience does. But when the business owner isnt a tech their "important". Im in reno

 

[artificialist]

I never read an ASE manual and passed, but that is because I have read so many articles about auto repair that many things made sense to me.

That in mind, having ASE certs did not make me better at auto repair. There is no substitute for actually doing this stuff on an actual car.

 

[Roadkingnc]

Since the tests are now computer based they are a breeze to take, you make an appointment take the test and know if you pass before you leave.

 

[rainvic]

I know the test taking is alot easier now since its computer based, i just dont have alot of motivation to sit and read a study guide since i tend to read a whole page and not have a clue of what i just read. it doesnt matter if its a automotive book or a book on different types of flowers i dont have good comprehension in the reading department, and thats why the computer based tests i fear might put me to sleep.

 

[javacontour]

Wondering if I could be a "paper tiger" certified tech like we see in IT. Folks who pass the tests but have no real experience.

Wouldn't that be a hoot if the only training I had was a semester of auto shop in high school 25 years ago and I could pass some ofthe ASE tests

 

[rainvic]

ive worked with master paper techs in the past and flagged more hours then most, nothings funnier then running circles around the kid from wyotech or uti whos got all eight certs and a year of wrenching, most end up turning into service writers or parts boys.

 

[mattd]

look into the paper study guides. I have used them in the past and they were helpful. I have a1-a8 and l1. I am lucky because my company pays me extra to have them. They dont make you a better technician, but having the knowledge to pass the tests helps with hands on problems. also nice to put on a resume. Been wrenching for about 6 years and enjoy it. I dont have patience to be a service writer lol

 

[rainvic]

Only reason im bothering to get a few more is because of pay increase. What publisher study guide do you prefer? delmar is the most up to date ase guide copyright 2011, motorage copyright is 2003-2005. Im going to pass the A2 and still not know to to rebuild a transmission.

 

[mechtech2]

I don't think certs HURT, but they certainly are not at a BAR exam level!
I know a few with all sorts of badges on their uniforms and certs on the wall, and they are scary clueless!

 

[AdRock]

The last time I renewed all my certs I used to Motor Age books to bone up on a few things. The only reason I ever got them in the first place was because the shop I was at would up my pay a certain amount for each one I had, AND they would pay for the tests.

 

[asand1]

A former employer wanted me to have an ASE cert in something so he could place the ASE star burst in front of the shop. I studied for one night on the internet and passed the ASE AC/HEATING test with a very respectable score. My experience is with drive train, suspension, brakes, and steering. I still have no experience in AC 6 years later, but when I need to fix my car I'll have a good idea what needs to be done.
The ASE test is pretty tricky. You'll be given four possible answers and asked to choose the MOST correct answer. Don't get suckered into the "what if" and "maybe" answers. Only one will be a solid good answer.