McLEAN, VA — According to North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the overall passing rate for its exam is up. The passing rate for the NATE test on Jan. 1, 2001, was 43%; by Dec. 30, it had climbed to 57%.
The testing organization also says that technicians who take review or training sessions for the test have a 23% better chance of passing the exam. Four pilot programs in the United States offer training for the exam; their technicians’ passing rate is between 73% and 92%.