Dustin Hastings

I was wondering how long it takes to become a master tech? average wage, what it involves and basically any additional info on the issue would be helpful too. thanks

forced4gsix3

Google it.

The Wok

ASE Master or a manufacturer certified master?

At Toyota, you have to have to be an ASE master, have all the Toyota certs and have five years of tenure.

HatefulMechanic

you can become an ASE master in the first test round if you want to take all 8 at once.

I am a dual ASE Master (truck/auto) with L1 and L2, and it took me about four years to do them in a manner that didnt kill me at test nights.

manufacturer master is different, it is based on classes through them and tenure, in addition to ASE testing.

TACKLEBERRY

Thats B/S... You have to have atleast 5yrs. in a shop. And You can only take the test at the times they offer. Correct me if I'm wrong they only offer one test at a time. And the testing dates along with the different tests are done on different days and times. But dude you don't want to go down that road... Unless you want to be a mechanic all your life! It's hell on the lungs, back, and knees...

The Wok

You should probably know what you're talking about before you come off like that at someone who does.

You can take as many tests as you want at a time. I took A4 and A5 the first time, A1, A2 and A8 my second time.

Also, if you do computer based testing (if there's a place for it near you,) you can test four times a year.

You need 2 years of relevant experience, not five years tenure at a shop. That can include shop tenure but can also include time taking a high school tech class or time spent at a trade school.

If you have no clue what you're talking about, don't come in here posting misinformation for a person who is looking for input from somebody who isn't an idiot.

SPAWN

depending on where you work and your specialty....when i used to work at Kimnach Ford, one of the lead tech cleared $106k....but thats not common...he is just that good....

Dustin Hastings

thanks, got some useful info

HatefulMechanic

OMG YOU PROVED ME WRONG!!1111



uhhh..no. ASE testing requirements are two years work experience (of which ONE year can be substituted for trade school completion) I was an ASE certified tech upon graduation from NADC, since I had 2 years work experience before I graduated (one year before school, one year during. add in the completion of a trade school, and I was over on the requirements).

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Originally Posted by ASE website

Work Experience Requirements
Two-Year Requirement

To become ASE certified, you must pass an ASE test and have at least two years of relevant full-time hands-on work experience in the motor vehicle service industry. If you have not previously provided work experience information, you will receive a Work Experience Report with your Admission Ticket when you register for the tests. You may also download a copy of the Work Experience Report now (using the link located at bottom of this page). You must complete and return this form to receive a certificate.

You may register and take tests (except X1, L1, and L2) before you have two years of experience. You will receive a score report, but you will not earn certification or receive certificates until you fulfill the experience requirement.
Different Experience Types

The Work Experience Report Form has separate sections for different types of automotive industry job experience, and your work experience must match the kind of certification you are trying to achieve. Experience as a repair technician (automobile, truck, school bus, etc.) does not satisfy the experience requirements for Collision Damage Estimator (test B6), Automobile Service Consultant (test C1) or Parts Specialist (tests P1 through P4 and P9).

First round I took 3 tests, then waited a year before doing any others mainly due to financial issues. I graduated with two people that took all 8 tests at the same time, and one passed all.

True, you do have to have your A8 and A1 before becoming an L1, and you gotta have your T6 and T2 before becoming an L2, but those tests are only taken and passed by approx 15% of ASE technicians.

The X1 exhaust system test follows the same requirements also, just work experience is all that is needed to become an X1 specialist. if you get the X1, A4 and A5, you become an "undercar specialist" also.

I am taking the new electronic diesel test this spring, and it will be an interesting one due to the fact that its a brand new test, and is supposed to be 150 questions instead of the standard 50-65.

it can happen. I was 21 and working at an indy knocking back 58k/yr, in BLACKSBURG. This was before becoming a dual master tech.

Productivity is the name of the game, and if you are good, you are rewarded in pay. Granted....most dealers have one star tech that they feed the gravy to, which in turn creates turmoil in a flat rate environment, which is why I refuse to have a part in paying techs flat rate.

99CIVICFTW

WRONG! I could be come a master tech at the end of this school year once i finish up votech if i wanted. You can take as many tests in one sitting as you want. its not easy but people do it.