The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched its new Maintenance and Inspection (M&I) Program.

Delivered exclusively online and consisting of four, e-learning training modules and a separate quiz, the program focuses on awareness of the tasks related to maintenance and inspection. An embedded glossary and safety zone section also help to promote proper safety measures.

The M&I Program was developed in response to requests from the industry for an ASE product targeting entry-level individuals whose responsibilities are concentrated in the vehicle maintenance area. This new e-learning product is a first for ASE. It incorporates learning modules to both deliver and measure the knowledge necessary to perform basic maintenance tasks.

Here’s an overview of the content included in the program:

• Module 1—Preparation and Documentation, includes the following sections: A. Preparing Vehicle for Service, B. Locating Information, C. Tools and Equipment, and D. Preparing Vehicle for Customer.

• Module 2—Fluids, Filters, Belts and Hoses Inspection and Service consists of these sections: A. Underhood (Part 1), B. Underhood (Part 2), C. Undercar, and D. Filters and Drive Belts.

• Module 3—Suspension, Tire and Brake Inspection and Service incorporates content within sections: A. Suspension Inspection, B. Tire (Part 1), C. Tire (Part 2), and D. Brake.

• Module 4—Body, Battery, Charging and Electrical Systems Inspection and Service contains sections divided into: A. Body, B. Battery, C. Charging, and D. Electrical

• Module 5—A final quiz covering the content in modules 1–4. Upon earning a passing score, the user achieves recognition in maintenance and inspection.

The target audience for this new program includes prospective and entry-level maintenance personnel, as well as any service professional interested in this specialty area.

The new M&I Program will be for many a step on the path to ASE’s certification program. Users who successfully pass the M&I Quiz may print a customized certificate of recognition, rather than an ASE certification. For more information on the new M&I Program, visit www.ase.com.