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How do I become a test only smog technician in California?
I have no interest in repairing cars, just doing the smog test.I have been to a few smog test only stations and it seems like a very simple career once you have the training. Do I need a ASE certification? I hope that I can skip the ASE. INTERN TECHNICIAN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience To qualify for the Intern Technician license, the applicant must have one year experience and/or education in the engine performance area, and have completed the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months. I plan to go to a trade school for a year full time to get this. Is it possible for me to pass this in one year when I have no experience with cars? Will it be hard to find a job with just a intern license and no real job experience at a test only station if I am willing to work for any salary? Will smog techs always be a in demand job at a test only shop? BASIC AREA TECHNICIAN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience To qualify to take the examination, the applicant must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Possess a valid unexpired Intern Technician license and have one year experience as an Intern Technician; OR 2. Have one year of automotive experience and/or education in the engine performance area, and have completed the Bureau’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months; OR 3. Possess an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or higher degree in Automotive Technology from a state-accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school AND have successfully completed the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months; OR 4. Possess a certificate in Automotive Technology from a state-accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school with a minimum of 360 hours of coursework in the engine performance area, AND have successfully completed the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months. If you look at the Education/Experience that is required for the Intern Technician License, it is the same as the Education/Experience that is required for the Basic Area Technician License. #2.Have one year of automotive experience and/or education in the engine performance area, and have completed the Bureau’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months; I will have 1 year of education in the engine performance area, and have completed the Bureau’s Basic Clean Air Car Course within the last 12 months.So I would have both of these requirements completed before I even take the Intern Test? Did I understand all that right? How much does a BASIC AREA TECHNICIAN earn per hour at a smog test only shop? How much does a ADVANCED EMISSION TECHNICIAN earn per hour at a smog test only shop? Are these jobs easy to get and always hiring? I thank all of you for your help and time. Dan It doesn't say anywhere that it requires ASE. You can say it may be better overall to know it.To say that will prevent me from being sued I disagree. I think the reality is it would make no difference.I will assume for anyone to pass the BASIC AREA TECHNICIAN LICENSE that they could work at a smog test only shop.In my own personal experience at a smog test only shop when my car did not pass all they told me was to get it repaired somewhere else.I thank you for your advice but I FM g but I don't believe you.If you have some proof that could happen then I would be thankful.
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- yeah you need to get a ASE certification so you will have a license to work on people cars so you won't get sued for a lot of money when something goes wrong. so stick to your plan and i know it will take too long but its for the better. good luck. and let me know after you become a professional Smog technician so i can bring my car in for a smog test and hopefully you will gave me a discount. lol. good luck again.
