AUTOMOBILE PROGRAM EVALUATION

NATEF Standards for Initial Certification and Recertification are identical. Four items are critical for certification and are in bold print in the Automobile Program Self-Evaluation materials. These four items are:

2.5 A Does the Advisory Committee convene a minimum of two working meetings per year?
6.5 A Do the [automobile] areas provide theory and “hands-on” training for 95% of the P-1, 80% of the P-2, and 50% of the P-3 tasks [in each area to be certified]?
7.1 A Rate the degree to which all shields, guards, and other safety devices are in place, operable, and used.
7.1 B Rate the degree to which all students, instructors, and visitors wear safety glasses in the lab/shop area while lab is in session.

Programs must be able to support a yes response for 2.5 A and 6.5
A. Programs must hold at least two working meetings of the Advisory Committee each year (2.5 A). In section 6.5 A, the programs must include the required percentage of the P-1, P-2, and P-3 tasks in the areas where certification is desired. Programs must also achieve at least a 4 on the 5-point scale on items 7.1 A &
B. Programs must meet the hour requirements listed on page 5 in the areas identified for certification unless they meet both the requirements listed in item 9 on page 6. If these responses are not achieved, do not apply for certification at this time.

In addition, an on-site evaluation will not be scheduled unless the average score on each of Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9 is at least a 4 on the Automobile Program Self-Evaluation. Please refer to the Automobile Program Requirements for more information.