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\nCredential Summary  \nAutomobile & Light Truck Certification tests (A1-A9) identify and recognize those Automobile and Light Truck (up to Class 3) Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks.  \nOverview  \n• Related Instructional Hours: No requirement  \no This is an entry level certification  \n• Exam details: A8  \n• Third party testing provider: National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence  \n• Exam cost: $53  \n• Renewal details: Technicians must retest every five years to retain their certification  \no Recertification exam is $53  \nJob Opportunities  \n• Relevant SOC codes  \no Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 49-3023  \n• Demand information  \no Average flame ranking = 4.12/5  \n• Average Wages  \no $47,970 (23.06 per hour)(Average wages pulled as of October 2023)  \nKnowledge, Skills , and Competencies  \n• General Diagnosis  \n• Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair  \n• Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair  \n• Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair  \no Positive Crankcase Ventilation  \no Exhaust Gas Recirculation  \no Secondary Air injection (AIR) and Catalytic Converter  \no Evaporative Emissions Controls  \n• Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair  \nPost Secondary Relevance  \n• Credit for prior learning  \no Ivy Tech gives credit  \n• Next level programs of study  \no Automotive Services","cbCairJwUmQTZm9c","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairJwUmQTZm9c","pdf",187292,"English","# Credential Summary\n## Overview\n## Job Opportunities\n## Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies\n## Post Secondary Relevance","[{\"question\":\"What is the cost of the ASE A8 exam?\",\"answer\":\"The exam cost for the A8 Engine Performance certification is $53.\"},{\"question\":\"How often do technicians need to renew their certification?\",\"answer\":\"Technicians are required to retest every five years to maintain their 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