Professional Technician Development Committee Information Report 2018-1: Determining Technician Entry-Level Skills

This information report presents the results of the Professional Technical Development Com- mittee’s (PTDC) Task Force on Determining Necessary Entry Level Technician Skills. The charge of this Task Force was to examine means of determining these essential skill sets tobecome a qualified applicant for technician positions in the industry. This report discussesthe activities of the Task Force and resulting changes made to requirements for accredited technical training through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and its National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).

Issued: April 2018