The New ADAS L4 ASE Certification – Shepanek, Haugh, and Perkins [RR 761]

Have you heard about the new ASE L4 ADAS Certification? This test has been in development since January 2020 with the help of industry experts. My guests Matt Shepanek, Matt Haugh, and Keith Perkins say the certification is going to be a major differentiating factor when hiring technicians. We all know the best technicians are the ones constantly learning and training. Stick around for an inside look into the test development and tips on how to pass the test. Matt Shepanek, VP, Credential Testing Programs, https://www.ase.com/ (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)) Matt Haugh, Director, Light Vehicle Test Development, https://www.ase.com/ (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)) Keith Perkins, https://www.l1diagnostics.com/?fbclid=IwAR2GbWob06QSZACwe7PjWvkQWAJRKsTxbij9qVBSlGSXFxjPXbWsdXw63iI (L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Program), http://www.l1training.com/ (L1 Automotive Training,) Listen to Keith’s previous episode https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e375/ (HERE) Key Talking Points Why do we need a test for ADAS? Test developed over a two year period with industry subject matter experts from OEMs, trucking industry, collision and independent repair shops that diagnose repair and calibrate ADAS systems. Test launched as a double length test so ASE can gather statistics on the questions.  Technicians that take the test now will receive a “certificate of completion” and then receive their actual score in the fall once we determine the pass score. The ADAS Specialist Test has been in development since January 2020. The test was launched on May 17th, 2022. The test-launched as a double-length test so that we can gather statistics on the question and determine the passing score for the test.  Late May 2022 – Late Summer 2022: L4 tests will have 80 questions and will have a 3-hour time limit.  Technicians taking the test during this window will receive a “notice of completion” and their L4 test result in myASE