School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3)
Credential: School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3)
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3) certification is for technicians who possess knowledge and skills in automatic transmission diagnosis and repair, drive shaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair, and drive axle diagnosis and repair. To earn the School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3) certification, candidates must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in school bus repair and pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (800) 390-6789
Fax: (703) 669-6127
Email: contactus@ase.com
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in school bus repair.
Note: See the ASE Work Experience Requirements for information on how formal training can be substituted for part of the work experience requirement.
Written Exam
- Automatic Transmission Diagnosis and Repair (70%)
- Drive Shaft and Universal Joint Diagnosis and Repair (13%)
- Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair (18%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Prometric. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:
For more information on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3)
Renewal Period: 5 years
Additional considerations for the School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3) include:
- Candidates who pass the School Bus Technician tests S1 through S6 and meet the experience requirement will earn Master Technician status. Additional information can be found on the ASE website.