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Advanced Emission Specialist Technician License Requirements

(This License Requires An Examination)

Use	The license is valid for all areas within the state.
Duties	The license allows an individual to inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair and certify the emissions control systems on vehicles subject to all Smog Check program areas.
Required Training	The applicant must provide proof of one of the following: 1) Completion of training course(s) approved by BAR in the following areas: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, and Advanced Engine Performance; or 2) Certification or a passing score from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in their certification categories of Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), Engine Performance (A8), and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1).

Education/Experience

To qualify to take the examination, the applicant must provide proof of one of the following requirements:

1.  Successful completion within the last 24 months of the Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car Course. To qualify for the Basic Clean Air Car Course, you must have one year of automotive experience and/or education in the engine performance area; or

2.  Successful completion of BAR's Advanced Clean Air Car Course within the last 24 months, possession of a current  and unexpired Intern Technician License and one year of verifiable experience in the vehicle engine performance area completed after obtaining the Intern Technician License; or

3.  Successful completion of BAR's Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car Course within within the last 24 months, and possession of either an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, or a certificate in Automotive Technology from a state accredited or recognized college, public school, or trade school with a minimum of 360 hours of coursework in the engine performance area; or

4.  Possession of a valid and unexpired Basic Area (EB) Smog Check Technician's License and completion of the Advanced Clean Air Car Course within the last 24 months; or

5.  Possession of a valid and unexpired Advanced Emission Specialist (EA) Smog Check Technician's License.

Update Training

An initial or renewal applicant must provide proof of successful completion of a BAR-certified update training course (if required).

Locate Providers of Alternative & Update Training

Information regarding alternative and update training courses will be available through BAR's toll free number, which is (800) 952-5210 or on the list of BAR-certified training institutions on this web site.