Snap-on Training and Diagnostic Certification Center STANDARDS GUIDE

• Overall increase in the diagnostic ability of graduating technicians.
• Nationally recognized training center.
• Marketing tool that demonstrates competitive advantage.
• Enhanced industry connections and innovations.
• Access to the latest diagnostic technology and information.
• Ability to recruit the top students.
• Demonstrate enhanced training capabilities.
• Earn Snap-on certified school status.
• Enhanced curriculum, assessments and certifications.
• Diverse training opportunity

• An automotive technology program accredited by ASE/NATEF/AYES.
• Web-based automotive service information as it relates to American, Asian and European models.
• A rigorous drivability curriculum.
  • High level diagnostic testing procedures.
  • Focused on the electricity & electronics behind
    • Fuel delivery
    • Ignition
    • Emission
    • Engine control systems.
  • The use of the diagnostic tools should be a common thread woven throughout the curriculum. The students should use the diagnostic tools on a daily basis for gathering diagnostic data, and verifying repairs.
• An instructor that is an ASE Master Auto Technician Certified with the L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification.
• A minimum of one class specifically dedicated to training the students on the diagnostic equipment.
• Snap-on preferred supplier.

• Snap-on equipped classroom or training lab for certification.
  • Minimum 20 student capacity.
  • Multimedia classroom with a LCD projector.
  • Conducive to instructor mobility during instruction & equipment use.
  • Adequate & easily accessed power outlets for each diagnostic tool.
  • Internet accessibility.

• Minimum of 1 hand held device of each model per 2 students/instructor.
• Agreement to upgrade software equal to certification requirements.
• Maintenance of hand held units.
• Agreement to purchase necessary platform and equipment requirements.

• Provide training for technicians, secondary and post-secondary school students and instructors.
• Attendance at National Skills USA convention.
  • Snap-on Certification Center booth representation
  • Annual meeting of training and diagnostic certification centers
• Participation in training and diagnostic certification center network
  • Course development
  • Sharing of Best Practices
  • Development of training fee structure and protocol
  • Marketing
• Compliance with Training Facility Standards.
• Compliance with Software and Hardware Standards.
• Willing to host visiting schools for tours, etc.
• Provide data on graduates for Snap-on reporting.