ASE certifi cations require a $36 registration fee. Most tests are $37 each, while Advanced-Level tests are $74 each. Recertifi cation tests cost the same as the corresponding regular exams, with a $111 price cap that limits test fees but not the number of exams that may be taken. So, the most anyone would have to pay to recertify in a single registration window is $147, say ASE offi cials, no matter how many recertifi cation tests are taken. Whether a technician, shop or fl eet is absorbing these costs, the information is valuable. “Technicians, and especially students, need to be able to continually learn new things,” says Wheel- Time’s Arrants. New information about components, diagnostic procedures and repair measures are all vital, as well as new rules and regulations regarding laws and how they aff ect the vehicle’s performance. “New oils and coolants also must be kept up on to make sure that the correct fl uids are being used and not cause harm,” he adds. “Students and technicians should embrace becoming life-long learners and realize training is an opportunity to better themselves within their career and craft ,” agrees Tegels. UTI’s Conte stresses the importance of certifi cation, too, and says: “Just do it.” “Th e motoring public deserves it,” he says. “Currently there is no required certifi cation to perform the annual safety inspections on heavy trucks. Technicians and shops, according to federal law, can self-certify. Only the industry can change that by policing itself and demanding better for ourselves.” While technicians need to understand the industry is ever-changing and they must change with it, shops and fl eets must understand this as well. “Th ey need to help their technicians with training. Help them with access to the appropriate service information applicable to what they are working on. Th is is no easy job,” says Arrants. “Certifi cation Cover Story | ROADSIDE SERVICE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE We have partnered with Great Dane to enhance the AdvantEDGE 24-hour Emergency Road Service off ering. AdvantEDGE members now benefi t from the added nationwide support of more than 230 Love’s Truck Tire Care locations. Each shop is fully furnished with state-of-the-art roadside trucks and equipment ensuring you a reliable and hassle-free roadside service. In 2015, our certifi ed mechanics and technicians completed 75,623 roadside calls. AdvantEDGE members now receive the same exemplary service they have come to expect from Great Dane— backed by the nationwide network of Love’s Truck Tire Care. LOWERING YOUR 1-800-OK-LOVES | loves.com/trucktirecare VehicleServicePros.com/10710487 TECHNICIANS, SHOPS AND FLEETS need to understand the industry is ever-changing. can be used as a part of this on-going training to test and gauge where the training is working, and where it can be improved upon. “Certifi cations can be used as an add-on to payment plans, or a once-a-year bonus pay for the techs to be incentivized to continue with training/ learning.”
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