SEMA, the Specialty Equipment
Market Association, will hold its fall test session on Thursday, Nov. 13, in
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment
Market Association, will hold its fall test session on Thursday, Nov. 13, in
locations around the nation. Registration for the test closes Friday, Sept.
12.
The SEMA program to certify technicians who install accessories on cars
and trucks includes four modules: Z1/Electric Sunroofs, Z2/Body Exterior
Components, Z3/Leather Interiors, and Z4/Roof Treatments.
To receive the SEMA credentials, installers must also pass the National
Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 exam on
electrical/electronic systems. The ASE tests are also scheduled for early
November.
Technicians who pass both the SEMA and ASE exams, and who meet
the work experience requirements, will receive credentials from both
SEMA and ASE. The certifications are valid for five years. SEMA
credentials include a certificate suitable for framing and an insignia and
wallet card.
The objectives of the SEMA Professional Installer Certification Program
include enhancing the specialty automotive industry’s image and instilling
consumer confidence; ensuring that consumers and new-vehicle dealers
have a means of defining an installer’s competency and skill levels; and,
providing a reliable way to measure a company’s commitment to quality
and customer satisfaction, according to the company.
SEMA held its first test session on Nov. 8, 2001, and subsequent sessions
in May 2002, November 2002, and May 2003. In the first three test
sessions, 36 installers earned the dual credential, and approximately 300
professional technicians are working toward the professional recognition.
Results of the May 2003 tests have not been finally tabulated.
For information on the A6, contact ASE, 101 Blue Seal Dr. S.E., Suite
101, Leesburg, VA 20175; 703/669-6600; fax: 888/265-3509;
To request a Fall 2003 SEMA Registration Booklet & Test Preparation
Guide, including details on registration and test fees, contact Beverly
Rosen, beverlyr@sema.org, 909/396-0289, ext. 158.
SEMA represents the $27 billion specialty automotive industry. Founded in
1963, the trade association has more than 4,500 member companies. It is
a source of research data, trends and market growth
information for automakers and the specialty auto products industry. The
industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and
technology products for passenger cars, minivans, trucks, SUVs and
recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S.
Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA, 91765-3914; call 909/396-0289; or
visit www.sema.org.

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