Career Details

Certified Auto Glass Master

Description

The Auto Glass Safety Council's Certified Master Auto Glass Technician certification examination is an online examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions; allowing 90 seconds per question to answer. Must have experience and knowledge in: OSHA required employee safety regulations; custom cutting and finishing of automotive laminated glass; intermediate level automotive electrical testing and troubleshooting procedures and equipment; OEM sunroof repair and replacement techniques; advanced wind noise and water leak diagnosis and repair; current standards and regulations that apply to the auto glass industry. To be eligible for this exam, it is required to have 3+ years in the auto glass industry and have passed the Certified Auto Glass Technician examination.

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Auto Glass Technician

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Auto Glass Technician

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Glass Installer

Certifying Organization

Auto Glass Safety Council

Type

A - Core

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