Automotive Program Accreditation

If you have already applied for ASE/NATEF program accreditation, or anticipating your on-site evaluation and final accreditation status . . . . CONGRATULATIONS on this important step toward program improvement! However, if you’ve been thinking about it for quite some time, or if your school and/or state is holding your funding hostage until you get it done — THEN NOW IS THE TIME!!!

But, the best reason to obtain automotive program accreditation is for the benefit of your students! Armed with a decent set of basic hand tools and an official credential from an ASE/NATEF Accredited Automotive Technology Program, a student is able to show a potential employer that he or she is ready, willing, and able to start work as an entry-level technician. Job competition is really tough right now, but a well-qualified student can startout making $20k with a potential to earn $60k or more, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The automotive industry is also fast-paced, challenging, high-tech, fun, and students need YOUR help in order to succeed!

NATEF Automotive Program Accreditation Assistance Procedures

Automotive Service Consultants, LLC will arrive on a Monday morning and work through that following Friday afternoon in order to assist the program instructor in completing the following tasks:

• Coordinate relevant activities with the program instructor(s) prior to arriving at the location
• Review any and all documentation that may already have been compiled for this process
• Meet with the school administration and others in order to discuss the accreditation process
• Coordinate an industry Advisory Committee meeting (may be combined with above)
• Involve selected students and other personnel in the gathering of pertinent information regarding the program
• Review the present curriculum, instructional hours, facilities, tools and equipment against the NATEF program standards for accreditation
• Assemble available documentation on the Automotive Technology or other program(s)
• Provide detailed written suggestions toward program improvement as necessary
• Leave specific written assignments (if the documentation is incomplete) along with detailed “next steps” regarding the application for an on-site evaluation and program accreditation
• Remain in contact with the instructor and administration for further questions, issues, discussion and/or other assistance through electronic communication, telephone and/or fax

DISCLAIMER:  Please note that National Automotive Technology Program Accreditation is based upon the Evaluation Team and the Evaluation Team Leader’s reported findings to the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF) and their subsequent recommendation to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) who will make the final determination for accreditation status. It is entirely dependent upon the institution’s completeness and accuracy of their compiled documentation, as well as their positive representation of the program to the on-site Evaluation Team.

Contracting for “Professional Services” is allowable under Carl D. Perkins or other funding sources . . . . we’ll even provide you with assistance in preparing a grant, if need be!

Automotive Service Consultants, LLC charges $6,000 not including travel, lodging, meals, office supplies, or other reasonable and customary expenses. Expense estimates can be provided prior to the commencement of any activities. Email asc93@msn.com