There are two kinds of certifications. ASE, which stands for Automotive Service Excellence. And one for whichever manufacturer or branch store you are working for. (like ford, gm, toyota, goodyear, firestone, etc) ASE is recognized worldwide by all shops. Manufacturers or branch certs, are usually recogonized by other stores of the same branch, but not by other types of stores. (a gm dealer hiring a tech could care less if he has a toyota certification) SO, techs getting ASE certs all take the same tests no matter where they are or work. (this is why it is recognized everywhere) NOW, to get certified by a branch or manufacturer varies widely between them. It usually means that the tech attended specific training for the model or system he is working on. And after meeting certain requirements by each branch, like so many school days attended a year, and how many ASE certs you have, how long you have worked there etc. then you get branch certified. Master simply is a higher level to achieve. BUT, the question is , just because someone is at this level, is he better than someone who isn't?? Well, not exactly, but usually. I have seen master techs -- who are good at taking tests-- but cant fix a car. I have seen "older guys" who are great with cars, but cant/refuse to take tests to "prove it". Hmmm, kinda sounds a college degree doesn't it?? Just because you have one, doesn't make you any better at your job than someone who doesn't have one. Personally, overall --but certainly not always as I stated earlier-- most of techs I know who took their own time and money to study and get certified and improve themselves are usually better in the long run. Gee, I hope all that made sense !!!!!
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Porsche Wrench
05-18-2001, 10:04 AM
