Navy COOL Analysis - AS-Aviation Support Equipmentman - School Bus Technician

AS-Aviation Support Equipmentman / School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) Analysis

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) certification is for technicians who possess knowledge and skills in general engine diagnosis, in-chassis engine inspection and repair, and the diagnosis and repair of lubrication and cooling systems, air induction and exhaust systems, the fuel system, and the starting system. Candidates must meet experience requirements and pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 2 years
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176

Phone: (800) 390-6789

Fax: (703) 669-6127
Email: contactus@ase.com

Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Certification Requirements	Applicable Experience
Candidate must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in school bus repair. Note: See the ASE Work Experience Requirements for information on how formal training can be substituted for part of the work experience requirement.	Individual experience will be assessed by the credentialing agency.

Certification Requirements

Applicable Experience

Candidate must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in school bus repair.

Note: See the ASE Work Experience Requirements for information on how formal training can be substituted for part of the work experience requirement.

Individual experience will be assessed by the credentialing agency.

Note: Formal training is just one method of gaining the knowledge required to pass a credential exam. Other factors that might impact your success in passing the exam can include prior service education, training, and experience; military voluntary education (e.g., coursework, degrees); and on-the-job training and experience.

Navy Education/Training System Overview

Written Exam

The following are Navy training courses supporting the AS-Aviation Support Equipmentman Rating. Courses marked with * contribute to certification preparation.

Course Abbr	CIN	Course Title
*35A/36A CRANES	C-602-3307	A/S32A-35A/36A AIRCRAFT CRASH AND SALVAGE CRANE INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/E32C-45 ECU INT	C-602-3278	A/E32C-45 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/M32C-17 INT MA	C-602-3279	A/M32C-17 MOBILE AIR CONDITIONER INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/M32C-21 IMC	C-602-3281	A/M32C-21 AIR CONDITIONER INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/S32-31A MAINT	C-602-3309	A/S32A-31A INTERMEDIATE TOWING TRACTOR INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE COURSE
*A/S32A-30A IMC	C-602-3315	A/S32A-30A AIRCRAFT TOWING TRACTOR INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE COURSE
*A/S32A-32 INT	C-602-3290	A/S32A-32 AIRCRAFT TOWING TRACTOR INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/S32A-37 IMC	C-602-3286	A/S32A-37V1-V2 HEAVY AIRCRAFT TOW TRACTOR INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/S32P-25 MAINT	C-602-3292	A/S32P-25 AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*A/S37A-3 MEPP	C-602-3314	A/S37A-3 MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER PLANT INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*AS A1	C-602-2026	AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN CLASS A1
*EPA CERT	C-602-3311	EPA FREON CERTIFICATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*MEP-009A/105 INT	C-602-3272	MEP-105A/009A GENERATOR SET INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*MF IMC	C-602-3310	MOBILE FACILITY INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
*MSU 200NAV	C-602-3316	MSU 200NAV AIR START UNIT ENGINE AND ENCLOSURE INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
HYD PURIFIER	C-602-3305	A/M37M-2 FLUID PURIFIER INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
AC/GSE WELD CERT	N-701-0007	AIRCRAFT/SUPPORT EQUIPMENT BASIC WELDING CERTIFICATION
ASE MAINT MGR	C-500-3202	AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGERS
AWAT	C-100-2021	AVIATION WARFARE APPRENTICE TRAINING
CRY EQU OP/MAIN	C-750-3215	CRYOGENIC STORAGE AND SERVICING EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DA-675/MSM INT	C-602-3302	DA-675/MSM ELECTRICAL DUMMY LOAD INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
MMG-1A INT MAINT	C-602-3237	MMG-1A MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER PLANT INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
SE ASSET MGR	E/D-555-0026B	SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (SE) ASSET MANAGER
SE AIR COND MECH	C-602-7035	SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MOBILE AIR CONDITIONER INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

Written Exam Table 1 of 3

Exam Topics	35A/36A CRANES	A/E32C-45 ECU INT	A/M32C-17 INT MA	A/M32C-21 IMC	A/S32-31A MAINT	A/S32A-30A IMC	A/S32A-32 INT
General Engine Diagnosis (27%)					Full	Full	Part
In-Chassis Engine Inspection and Repair (11%)	Full
Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (13%)	Full	Part	Full	Full	Part	Part	Full
Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair (16%)	Full				Full	Full	Part
Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair (27%)	Full	Part			Full	Part	Full
Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (6%)	Full				Full	Part	Full

Full = Navy Training fully covers the exam topic
Part = Navy Training partially covers exam topic
(EMPTY) = Navy Training does not cover exam topic

Written Exam Table 2 of 3

Exam Topics	A/S32A-37 IMC	A/S32P-25 MAINT	A/S37A-3 MEPP	AS A1	EPA CERT	MEP-009A/105 INT	MF IMC
General Engine Diagnosis (27%)	Full	Full	Full	Full
In-Chassis Engine Inspection and Repair (11%)	Part			Full
Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (13%)	Full			Full	Part
Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair (16%)	Full			Full		Full
Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair (27%)	Full	Full	Full	Full		Full	Part
Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (6%)	Full			Full			Part

Full = Navy Training fully covers the exam topic
Part = Navy Training partially covers exam topic
(EMPTY) = Navy Training does not cover exam topic

Written Exam Table 3 of 3

Exam Topics	MSU 200NAV
General Engine Diagnosis (27%)	Part
In-Chassis Engine Inspection and Repair (11%)	Part
Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair (13%)	Part
Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair (16%)
Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair (27%)	Part
Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (6%)

Full = Navy Training fully covers the exam topic
Part = Navy Training partially covers exam topic
(EMPTY) = Navy Training does not cover exam topic

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Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) examination:

Best Sources

General References

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Prometric

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:

The following Navy Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Personnel Category	Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	Navy$	Gap Analysis	LaDR
Enlisted	AS-Aviation Support Equipmentman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	Gap Analysis	E3 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CM-Construction Mechanic	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	EN-Engineman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	MMA-Machinists Mate, Non-Nuclear, Submarine Auxiliary	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks		E4 Pay Grade
Enlisted	TM-Torpedoman's Mate	Rating	Other

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

Civilian Job	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics		find local salary
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	Apprenticeship	find local salary

RECERTIFICATION

School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) credential has the following recertification information:

To recertify, School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) certification holders must pass a recertification test and pay a recertification test fee every five years.

Additional considerations for the School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) include:

For ASE School Bus Technician Test details and analyses go to AS- Aviation Support Equipment Technician Credential to Navy Job Comparison pages listed below:
- School Bus Technician - Body Systems and Special Equipment (S1)
- School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6)

Those who are certified in tests S1- S6 are recognized as Master School Bus Technicians. Additional information can be found on the ASE website.