This initiative will support Florida’s economic development and will be available for other states in the quest for industry certification-based career and technical education.
Benefits for Florida’s automotive dealers and dealership workforce, include:
- A flexible, trainable and motivated knowledge-based workforce
- Decreased recruitment costs due to the availability of a credentialed workforce pool
- A dynamic element of the state’s workforce investment system that facilitates recruiting, motivating, and retaining qualified employees
The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) Certified Technician is designed to:
- Leverage the talents and abilities of individuals pursuing a career in the automotive service industry
- Enhance career opportunities through the acquisition of an industry recognized certification
- Provide third-party assessments as a means of independent quality control
- Support economic recovery initiatives in Florida
Certifying Agency
The Florida Automobile Dealers Association
400 North Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 224-1466
Test Specifics
Specifically, the critical industry standards to be measured include:
- Knowledge of foundational automotive technology
- Basic technical reading and essential mathematics skills
- Electrical /Electronic systems
- Automotive braking systems
Certification Standards
The certification standards include the knowledge/skill sets applicable to automotive service technician jobs in the automotive industry.
The certification is awarded to those persons passing the certification examination’s four-hour long assessment, which includes:
Safety, Brakes, and Electrical/Electronic Systems. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by trained proctors at locations throughout the state.
Documentation and Certification of Individuals
The documentation system consists of the following:
- An FADA Certified Technician Certificate
- An assessment score report indicating assessment score and related areas for improvement
- The cost for the testing will be $99.95 per student with a retest fee of $70.00
- First testing date is anticipated to be April/May 2012
