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General Service Technician Program
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to download the General Service Technician Program Standards
in pdf format
Schools interested in applying for certification as a GST program should order the Automobile Certification Manual and fill out the Automobile application form as directed.
Executive Summary
The Need
- Critical shortage of career-entry technicians
- Some employers want technicians with broad skill set
- Solid foundation in electrical/electronic systems
- General understanding of all automobile systems
- Current program of ASE-certification through articulation
may not be adequate
- Learning outcomes have narrow focus
- Intended to be an option to current articulation program
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Program Requirements
- Secondary or Post-Secondary schools may certify programs under GST
- Minimum total of 500 hours of instruction
- 100% of tasks must be taught
- Instructors must be ASE certified in A4, A5, A6, & A8
- Instructors must attend 20 hours of in-service training
annually
- Articulation with ASE-certified post-secondary program required
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Key Elements
- Standards and process remain the same
- Cost to programs is same
- Available on web and paper formats
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Conclusion
- Win-Win for Industry and Education
- Does not compromise standards
- Provides additional option for programs
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