MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Board of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the body responsible for the Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Training Certification Program. ASE
will grant certification to programs that comply with the evaluation procedures, meet established standards, and adhere to the policies in this document.

The Certification Program is under the direct supervision of the Board of Trustees of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and such personnel designated or employed by the Foundation.

The purpose of the Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Training Certification Program is to improve the quality of training offered at the secondary and post-secondary levels. NATEF
does not endorse specific curricular materials nor provide instruction to individuals, groups or
institutions. It does, however, set standards for the content of instruction, which includes tasks, tools and equipment, hours, and instructor qualifications.

The Program is a certification program only and is not associated with the accreditation role of other agencies.

The cost to each program for certification will be as reasonable as possible to encourage program participation. This cost will include self-evaluation materials, on-site team evaluation materials, and the honorarium and expenses of the Evaluation Team Leader (ETL).

The Truck areas that may be certified are:

1. Diesel Engines
2. Suspension & Steering
3. Brakes
4. Electrical/Electronic Systems
5. Preventive Maintenance Inspection
6. Gasoline Engines
7. Drive Train
8. Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

The five required areas for certification are: Diesel Engines, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, and Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Programs wishing to become Master Certified must be certified in Drive Train and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning in addition to the five required areas. Gasoline Engines is not required for Master Certification status.

OPTIONALMEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS
(See Alternative Fuels Supplement for details)

The Medium/Heavy-Duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) certification areas are optional--supplemental--areas to the existing ASE/NATEF Medium/Heavy Truck Program. "Certified Master Truck Program" certification is not affected by the addition of these alternative fuels areas. Certification in CNG/LNG/LPG are dependent on a program meeting the minimum program requirements for certification for Medium/Heavy Truck, as well as those requirements specified in the Alternative Fuels Supplement.

Optional Areas for Program Certification and Hours Required
To become certified in CNG, LNG, or LPG, the program must meet the task and hour requirements for Gaseous Fuels Engine Performance (area 9), and at least one of the other optional areas.

9. Gaseous Fuels Engine Performance
10. CNG On-Board Fuel Storage And Delivery
11. LNG On-Board Fuel Storage And Delivery
12. LPG On-Board Fuel Storage And Delivery