CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Program Self Evaluation
The certification process begins with an extensive self-evaluation
performed by training program instructors, administrators, and
advisory committee members. Members of this group compare the
program to national standards, and have the opportunity to make
improvements before submitting evaluation documents to NATEF.
NATEF Review
Self-evaluation materials are then sent to NATEF, where they are
reviewed to determine if the program qualifies for an on-site team
evaluation.
On-Site Evaluation
If the program qualifies, an Evaluation Team Leader (ETL), an
educator certified by ASE and trained by NATEF, is assigned to
the program and an on-site visit is conducted.
Recommendation for Certification
When industry requirements are met, the program will become
certified for a period of five years.
Programs will have a maximum of 18 months to complete the
certification process from the date that their Application for
Certification or Application for Recertification is received by
the NATEF office.
Any ASE certified program that has let their certification lapse
for two or more years will be required to follow the procedures
for initial certification when they apply for renewal of their
certification.
Programs having difficulty in meeting the hours or tools &
equipment certification requirements should consider the following
options:
- Initiating an Articulation Agreement with another
secondary or post-secondary training institution (see
NATEF Policies on Articulation Agreements).
- Borrowing equipment needed for instruction from a
manufacturer, dealership or independent repair shop.
- Arranging for instruction on tasks requiring equipment
not available in the school program at a dealership or
independent repair shop.
Programs choosing option B or C are required to show
documentation on where the tasks are taught, by whom, and how
students are evaluated.
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