ASE Announces Development of New ADAS Calibration Technician Credential

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently conducted a week-long ADAS Calibration Credential Job Task Analysis and Content Development Workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to develop a new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technician credential. This initiative is designed to establish a comprehensive, industry-wide certification that standardizes technician competency and enhances safety in the rapidly evolving ADAS landscape.

“The automotive landscape is changing dramatically with ADAS and there is a clear need for a unified standard of competency,” said Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO. “ASE’s objective is to provide a credential that ensures technicians across all segments of the industry possess the foundational knowledge and skills required to perform accurate ADAS calibrations. This will ultimately enhance vehicle safety and reduce inconsistent practices across the field.”

The new credential, planned as a general ADAS calibration certification, will serve a broad spectrum of automotive professionals, including glass technicians, collision repair specialists, general repair facilities, alignment and tire technicians, standalone calibration centers and mobile service providers. This inclusive approach reflects the growing integration of ADAS technologies across vehicle systems and the need to move beyond narrow, role-specific certifications.

The credential will emphasize core ADAS calibration principles, focusing on forward-facing cameras and lane-keeping systems, while also addressing interactions with radar, blind-spot monitoring and sensor-fusion technologies.

Unlike more diagnostic-intensive ASE certifications, such as the L4 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Specialist credential, this new certification will prioritize practical application and operational understanding over deep electrical diagnostics. This approach is intended to make the credential more accessible and relevant to a wider range of technicians.

Further details regarding the credential’s launch timeline and availability will be announced in the coming months.