The ASE Education Foundation will host a free webinar Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. EDT previewing upcoming changes to the standards used to accredit automotive technology training programs. The accreditation standards define the tasks, tools and equipment accredited programs must teach and maintain, which shapes the skills entry-level technicians bring to their first jobs in […]
ASE Education Foundation Congratulates SkillsUSA Medalists from Accredited Schools
18 automotive student medalists were from ASE-Accredited schools across the U.S. Students from ASE-accredited programs were among the medalists in every transportation category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held last month in Atlanta, Ga. “We want to congratulate the outstanding students from ASE-accredited automotive, collision and truck/diesel programs that were recognized with […]
ASE Education Foundation Announces New Accreditation Management System
The ASE Education Foundation has announced plans to launch a new online accreditation management system and updated website later this year aimed at streamlining processes for educators, administrators, and employers. The new accreditation management system will feature online documentation storage, allowing evaluation teams to review materials before onsite visits. Users will benefit from step-by-step guidance, […]
ATI Achieves CASE Accreditation for Training Program from ASE
ATI, a wholly owned company of Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) that provides coaching, training, and consulting organization for independent automotive repair and collision shop owners, announced its accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its comprehensive training program. This accreditation elevates the skill levels of auto repair shop owners and underscores […]
Vehicle Service Group Training Accredited by International Association for Continuing Education and Training
The Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover company, announced it has received accreditation covering educational courses offered by its brands Rotary, Chief Collision Technology, Forward Lift, and Direct Lift from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a globally recognized standard in adult education and training. This achievement reflects VSG’s commitment to providing […]
Repairify Receives ASE Accreditation for In-Person and Online Training
Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training. Repairify is now recognized by ASE as a provider of Continuing Automotive Service Education to help train the future technicians of the automotive repair industry. Repairify sought this accreditation to ensure that its training content aligns […]
ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]
I-CAR Announces Accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair(I-CAR) announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). I-CAR is now the first organization within the collision repair industry to achieve this accreditation. “I-CAR’s IACET accreditation is another symbol of our commitment to top-quality industry technical education and the […]
Universal Technical Institute Campuses Recognized by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Four Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, which is the Commission’s most prestigious institutional achievement award, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Adds Over 300 Collision Repair Shops in Quebec
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) and the Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec (CCPQ) announced that since the start of their partnership in October 2018, over 300 collision repair shops in the province of Quebec have registered with CCIAP. The CCIAP, launched in 2016, accredits collision repair facilities against a collection of standards, […]