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Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE

Certification

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Objective: To identify and recognize those Medium and Heavy Truck Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.

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Objective: To identify and recognize those Medium and Heavy Truck Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair different systems of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors. Tests Offered: T1 – Gasoline Engines (50 scored questions) T2 – Diesel Engines (55) T3 – Drive Train (40) T4 – Brakes (50) T5 – Suspension & Steering (50) T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems (50) T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (40) T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection (50) Master Certification Requirements: Those who are certified in tests T2 through T8 are recognized as ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technicians. NOTE: T1 is not required for Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician Status.” Recertification: Technicians must retest every five years to retain their certification. The Medium-Heavy Truck recertification tests (T1R – T8R) are about half as long as the initial certification tests.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Diagnose and repair diesel engine systems including cylinder heads, engine blocks, lubrication, cooling, air induction, exhaust, and fuel systems on medium and heavy trucks
  • Diagnose and repair starting and charging systems on medium and heavy trucks
  • Diagnose and repair engine brakes on medium and heavy trucks
  • Diagnose and repair drive train systems on medium and heavy trucks
  • Diagnose and repair brakes including air brakes, ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control systems on medium and heavy trucks
  • Diagnose and repair suspension and steering systems on medium and heavy trucks
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023.00
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021.00
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031.00
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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