State Requirements | High Desert ASI

Initial Smog Check Repair Technician License

A license examination is required for licensure. To qualify to take the examination, applicants must meet the licensure qualifications at the time of application.

Smog Check inspector

To qualify to take the Smog Check inspector license examination, an applicant must have successfully completed the Smog Check (Level 2) training within the last two years, AND meet one of the following:

Successful completion of engine and emission control (Level 1) training within the last two years.
Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in all three of the following areas:
- Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)
- Engine Performance (A8)
- Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or higher in automotive technology, from a state accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school, AND one year of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area.
A certificate in automotive technology from a state accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school with a minimum of 720 hours course work that includes at least 280 hours course work in the engine performance area, AND one year of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area.
A minimum of two years of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area, AND successfully completed BAR specified diagnostic and repair training within the last five years.
Comparable military education/experience.

Smog Check repair technician

To qualify to take the Smog Check repair technician license examination, an applicant must meet one of the following:

Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in all three of the following areas:
- Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)
- Engine Performance (A8)
- Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or higher in automotive technology, from a state accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school, AND one year of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area.
A certificate in automotive technology from a state accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school with a minimum of 720 hours course work that includes at least 280 hours course work in the engine performance area, AND one year of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area.
A minimum of two years of automotive repair experience in the engine performance area, AND successfully completed BAR specified diagnostic and repair training within the last five years.
Comparable military education/experience.

Vehicle safety systems technician

To qualify to take the vehicle safety systems license examination, an applicant must have National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in each of the following areas: