ACDC Qualification Process
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ACDC Qualified Hybrid Auto Center (QHAC) Click here for Registration Form
Do you want to be known as a Qualified Hybrid Technician / Center?
QHAC = Qualified Hybrid Auto Center
QHAT = Qualified Hybrid Auto Tech
MHAT = Master Hybrid Auto Tech
In order for you to be known as an ACDC Qualified Hybrid Auto Center and a Qualified or Master Hybrid Auto tech; ACDC will require the following:
What the Shop / Tech Must do:
- You are / have an ASE Certified Tech in A1, A2, A6, A8, L1 and have taken ACDCs 8 hour hybrid class you are pre qualified or the 5 Day class in Mass and are a Master ASE with L1. Only a QHAT / MQAT will service, diagnose or repair the hybrid vehicles left for service. Exceptions are hybrid repairs and service that has absolutely nothing to do with the fact the vehicle is a hybrid. Note: An oil change is a hybrid service but it can be a supervise service by a QHAT.
- Have passed the 50 Question ACDC test with 80% or higher. 20 question re-up quiz.
- Own (or the shop you work at) a pair of 1000 volt, Class 0, rubber protective gloves in good condition and valid within 6 months of the last glove HV Test. Testing can be done at Stockwell Testing Labs www.glovetesting.com
- Own your own CAT III DVOM, with CAT III leads and ends.
- You own or have access to a factory scanner with updated software for the hybrid vehicles you work on or a good aftermarket scanner that works well with the hybrid you are on.
- You have internet access at your shop and subscribe to the OEM web sites for the Hybrid you work on (It is OK to subscribe as needed)
- Your service writers have been trained by you or ACDC and will consult their QHAT/MQAT as needed when hybrids are left for service.
- You have a way of handling customers complaints that satisfies the state and city laws
- ACDC's QHAT / MQAT / QHAC qualification expires at the end of the calendar year.
What ACDC will do for you:
- Train your staff, techs, etc. (this is an additional cost). You can take ACDC's 5-day (fly into Massachusetts) workshop or you can take an 8 hour class in your area.
- Send 2 Qualification Color Certificates
- List your shop on ACDC web site.
- Send you one updated ACDC B/W manual per shop at no additional fee. List is $99.99.
- Provide tech support as time allows.
- Send a quarterly newsletter via E mail.
- Help market your business. Hybrid hats ($12.00) Patches ($6.00). Banners at cost.
- Include your shop name in correspondence with national media when possible.
Fees
- Cost for this Qualification program is $195.00 per year for one shop at one site. $50 for each additional tech at the same shop. Additional sites are $185.00 per site. (Note additional fees above).
Short Version
Every year you send us 200 bucks in December. We send you a $100 book (updated every year in December). Then ACDC lists you on our web site for the next year. We help you grow your hybrid business.