Achieving Accreditation

NATEF accreditation is available to Automobile programs, Collision Repair and Refinish programs and Medium/Heavy Duty Truck programs.   The accreditation process is the same regardless of program type and can be complete in a five step process.
 
Step 1: Download Accreditation Documents
 

• The accreditation documents are available for download in the Achieving Accreditation section of the NATEF website.

 
Step 2: Program Self-Evaluation:
 

• Extensive self-evaluation performed by program instructors, administrators and  advisory committee members
• Program is compared to national standards
• Opportunity exists internally to make program improvements
• Program submits application  with summary of self-evaluation

 
Step 3: NATEF Review
 

• The application is reviewed by NATEF
• Decision is made whether the program qualifies for an on-site evaluation

 
Step 4: On-Site Evaluation
 

• On-site evaluation of program  is conducted by and Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) who is ASE Master-certified and trained to perform the evaluation by NATEF

 
Step 5: Program Accreditation
 

• Once industry requirements are met, the program becomes NATEF accredited for a five year period