As more shops are performing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) service and repairs, it is important that shops can demonstrate to their customers that the automotive service professionals on staff can diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on vehicles. The ASE ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) is a way to help shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.
“ASE certifications are the industry's leading way to recognize qualified technicians,” said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. “As ADAS systems grow increasingly complex, customers seek reliable sources for their safety needs. By 2018, over 92 percent of vehicles had at least one ADAS system so shop owners need assurance that their technicians are well-qualified and experienced in ADAS technology. Earning the L4 ADAS certification is the most effective way to demonstrate the expertise and trustworthiness that both employers and customers seek.”
El nuevo examen L4 abarca contenidos centrados en el diagnóstico, el servicio y la calibración de sistemas de radar, cámaras, ultrasonidos y otros sistemas avanzados de asistencia al conductor. Muchas de las preguntas se refieren a un vehículo de muestra con tecnología ADAS utilizado por la mayoría de los fabricantes. Este vehículo se describe en el folleto de referencia del vehículo compuesto de tipo 1 que se proporciona como una ventana emergente electrónica durante el examen.
“Recently, I needed to have a cracked windshield replaced on my vehicle which was equipped with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system,” said Johnson. “When the glass technician came to replace the windshield, he did a nice job of physically replacing the windshield. However, he never attached a scan tool and drove the vehicle to recalibrate the front camera that is attached to the glass assembly. The next time I drove the vehicle, it would not center on the highway lane as it had previously. Not calibrating the camera as instructed by the manufacturer resulted in a poor customer experience and potential safety issue because the technician did not have the tools or possibly the knowledge to execute the complete repair procedure. We encourage automotive service professionals to receive quality ADAS training and get ASE L4 certified so they can let their customers know that they have the understanding and expertise to keep them safe and their vehicles operating properly.”
Hay una guía de estudio disponible para ayudar a los particulares a preparar el examen ASE L4. Para más información y para inscribirse, visite https://ase.com/test-series.
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Creado en 1972 como organización sin ánimo de lucro, el National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) es una fuerza motriz en la industria del transporte. Como tercera parte independiente, ASE mantiene y promueve altos estándares de servicio y reparación a través de la evaluación, certificación y acreditación de los profesionales actuales y futuros de la industria, y el prestigioso logotipo del Sello Azul ASE identifica a los profesionales que poseen los conocimientos y habilidades esenciales para desempeñarse con excelencia. Hoy en día, hay aproximadamente 220.000 profesionales certificados por ASE trabajando en concesionarios, talleres independientes, talleres de reparación de colisiones, tiendas de piezas de automóviles, flotas, escuelas y universidades de todo el país. Para más información sobre ASE, visite www.ase.com.