Educator Licensing - Automotive Services Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIRS
Automotive Services Technician
Endorsement Application - PDF
SAEP Application - PDF

Note: Please complete interactive PDF form electronically.  Once completed, print and send in form as outlined in application instructions.

Minimum Endorsement Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• Technology education degree and two (2) years of full-time automotive services technician work experience, or
• An associate’s degree in automotive services technician and four (4) years of full-time automotive collision repair work experience, or
• Six (6) years or more of full-time automotive services technician work experience, and
• A current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate in all of the four (4) basic areas:
• Brakes
• Steering and Suspension
• Engine Performance
• Electrical/Electronics

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• An assignment that requires the requested endorsement, and
• Transcripts showing a minimum of nine (9) semester hours of completed course work related to the requested endorsement, and
• Two (2) years of related work experience, and
• Successful completion of the ASE exams in all of the four basic areas:
• Brakes
• Steering and Suspension
• Engine Performance
• Electrical/Electronics

Verification of passing scores on the exams is required before the endorsement can be awarded.     

Note: A plan must be submitted to and approved by the State Specialist outlining all requirements and when/where they will be (or have been) fulfilled.     

• Automotive Technician

• Download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, work experience and industry certifications, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met. 
• Indicate whether you are applying for an endorsement or a SAEP.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach copies of letters to verify employment.
• Attach copies of test scores, current professional licenses or other documentation requested by the state specialist.
• Do not send letters of reference or resumes.
• Send the transcripts, professional certifications, and completed form, along with the appropriate processing fee to: