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.
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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.
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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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