The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced it now has vouchers available for EV certification testing.
“We have had a very positive response to the recent introduction of our new EV standards and testing program,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president. “These tests were developed in conjunction with industry experts so they will be challenging, but more importantly, they will ensure that automotive service professionals who earn the credentials are well prepared to service and repair hybrid and electric vehicles.”
The goal for the new standards — Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards — is to provide guidance, document, and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures and safe work practices relating to the development of an electrically safe working area for service professionals in North America working on or around electrified vehicles (xEVs).
These standards were developed in conjunction with vehicle manufacturers, aftermarket personnel, and other electric industry subject matter experts, ASE reported.
To learn more on the new standards, click here.
In addition to the Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards, ASE has now launched two tests in this series: xEV Electrical Safety Awareness Certification (Level One) and xEV Technician Electrical Safety Certification (Level Two).
Level One is designed for anyone who may encounter an EV in the workplace while Level Two is for service professionals, technicians, or specialists who have received high-voltage electrical training; have demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction, operation and repair of electrically powered high-voltage vehicles; and maintain an electrically safe working area and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
For those interested in ASE EV test vouchers, visit the myASE portal and take the following steps:
Step 1: Login into your account or create an account at the ASE Log in.
Step 2: In the myASE portal, go to the “Store.”
Step 3: Using the menu on the left, go to the “xEV Test Vouchers” section then click on “xEV Test Vouchers.”
Step 4: Click “Add To Cart” for whichever test(s) you want to buy vouchers. Quantities can be adjusted in the cart.
Step 5: If you are a company buying for your employees, send the vouchers to yourself by ordering in your name or send the vouchers directly to the employee by clicking on the test associated with their name.
Step 6: Proceed to checkout. Email with the voucher will be sent to the purchaser.
Step 7: The purchaser can distribute vouchers to individuals that need to be tested. The individual receiving a voucher should create an account at ase.netexam.com/ to begin testing.
