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Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE

Certification

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Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose hybrid/electric automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks.

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Hybrid

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Objective: To identify those Technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose hybrid/electric automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. Test Content: The Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) test will cover content focused on the diagnosis of the battery system, internal combustion engine (ICE), drive system, power electronics, and hybrid supporting systems. Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the ASE Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist (L3) test to learn more about the launch of this testing program. Certification Test Reference Document: The L3 test will include a Certification Test Reference document that identifies the concepts for the hybrid/electric vehicle technology included in the L3 test. This document will be available as an electronic pop-up document during the test. All of the test questions follow the information contained in the document to help ensure that the test content remains consistent and understandable to technicians regardless of their area of hybrid/electric vehicle specialty. Use the link below to download the study guide and review this information prior to taking the L3 test. Prerequisite: To register for the L3 certification test, you must have passed both the Automobile Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) and Engine Performance (A8) tests.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Perform high-voltage system de-energize and enable procedures on hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Apply personal protective equipment and electrical testing equipment safely in high-voltage vehicle service
  • Retrieve and diagnose diagnostic trouble codes to determine needed repairs on hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Diagnose and repair high-voltage battery pack malfunctions including thermal management and loss of isolation
  • Remove and install high-voltage battery pack components on hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Diagnose internal combustion engine operation and malfunctions in hybrid vehicle applications
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023.00
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Routine repairs (brakes, suspension, exhaust) — perform independently across common vehicles.
  • Customer concerns from the writeup — translate into accurate diagnostic plans.
  • Common drivability complaints — diagnose with scan tool and basic test equipment.
  • Wheel alignments — perform and document on a range of vehicle types.
  • Belts, hoses, fluids, and seals — service correctly across mileage-based intervals.
  • Electrical complaints (lighting, accessories) — diagnose and repair with reduced oversight.
  • Service writeups for additional needs — communicate clearly with service advisors.
  • Warranty repairs — complete to manufacturer documentation requirements.
  • Quick-service workflow — sustain throughput on a routine day.
  • Apprentice technicians — guide on common procedures and tool use.

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.

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