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  3. ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Engine Repair

ASE Entry-Level – Automobile – Engine Repair

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringEquipment SelectionOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Finger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityNear VisionControl PrecisionVisualizationProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral Comprehension

Tasks

  • Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
  • Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verif
  • Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePoint of sale POS software

Tools

Adjustable gap spark testersAllen wrench setsAutomatic center punchesBall peen hammersBattery terminal cleanersBearing driversBreaker barsCam bearing plug gaugesCamshaft bearing driversCamshaft bearing pullersCarburetor pressure gaugesChannel lock pliersCharging system testersCoil testersCombination pliers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium49-3053.00Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Repair records including time, parts, and labor — document accurately under supervisor guidance using shop work-order forms.
  • Hand tools and basic disassembly procedures — follow step-by-step instructions to dismantle small gasoline engines on a shop bench.
  • Engine components such as pistons, gears, and carburetors — identify by name and describe function during supervised inspection tasks.
  • Diagnostic instruments such as compression testers and multimeters — apply under direct supervision to locate obvious engine malfunctions.
  • Routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, oiling, and filter replacement — perform following written checklists on lawn mowers and portable equipment.
  • Feeler gauges and adjustment procedures — use under close supervision to set basic spark plug gaps on standard small engines.
  • Defective or missing parts — recognize common signs of wear during supervised teardown of portable saws and generators.
  • Reassembly sequences for simple single-cylinder engines — follow manufacturer diagrams step by step after supervised repair exercises.
  • Shop safety protocols and personal protective equipment — apply consistently while handling fuel systems and rotating equipment in a training environment.
  • Customer service interactions — respond politely and relay basic equipment drop-off information to customers under the direction of a lead mechanic.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
92%
Placement Rate
54%