Massachusetts Registered Emissions repair shops must have a Registered Emissions Repair Technician...

Massachusetts Registered Emissions repair shops must have a Registered Emissions Repair Technician with the following training or certification:

• Register with Parsons
• For Gasoline vehicle repairers, have a current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) L-1 certification
• For Diesel vehicle repairers, have a current ASE* L-2 certification or both L-1 and A9 certifications
• Successfully complete the Mass Module training and pass the proficiency exam
• Attend the OBD Diagnostics and Repair Training course and pass the proficiency exam

* ASE certifications are obtained by passing advanced level tests given by the National Institute for Auto Service Excellence (ASE). These tests measure a technician’s knowledge of the skills needed to diagnose problems with computer-controlled engine systems. These skills are extensions of the basic repair and diagnostic skills that are tested on the Automobile Engine Performance (A-8) test.