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ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification

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ASE ASE Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Electrical Fundamentals and ToolsYou are here

Refresh meters, voltage drop, current flow, and waveform interpretation.

12
hours
2

Battery, Starting, and Charging

Drill low-voltage storage, starting circuits, and charging control diagnostics.

14
hours
3

Lighting and Body Electronics

Focus on lighting, accessories, modules, and communication network faults.

18
hours
4

Timed Mixed Practice

Run timed sets to simulate 90-minute pacing and improve first-pass accuracy.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
54 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ASE A6 Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No formal degree required by ASE.
Experience
2 years relevant hands-on experience for certification award (training substitution may count toward part of requirement).
Additional Requirements
  • Create a myASE account and purchase the exam.
  • Schedule and take the test at a Prometric test center for initial A6 certification.
  • Submit ASE work experience documentation to receive certification credentials.

ASE A6 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most working technicians

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

If you fail, ASE requires a 30 full-day wait before purchasing and scheduling the same test again.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$62
Application Fee$34 ASE registration fee per order
Total Estimated Cost$96 for one A6 attempt in a single order
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What You'll Study

9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ASE A6 Exam Details

ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification

Administered by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Official Source
ASE does not publish a fixed passing percentage (pass/fail cut score is psychometrically set).
Passing Score
60
Questions
90
Minutes
$62 test fee + $34 registration fee per order
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-70 hours
Prerequisites: No prerequisite to take the test; ASE certification requires passing A6 and documenting 2 years of relevant work experience (or approved training substitution).
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) content outline

General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis26%

Circuit testing, voltage drop, parasitic draw, schematics, and network diagnosis.

Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair18%

Low-voltage battery types, testing, service, and starter circuit diagnostics.

Charging System Diagnosis and Repair10%

Alternator output, regulation, control components, and charging circuit diagnostics.

Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair12%

Exterior and interior lighting circuit diagnosis, components, and controls.

Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair34%

Body electronics, accessories, modules, communication faults, and programming basics.

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