Study Aides


The following list is an example of texts and websites that may be of use to candidates when preparing to sit for the Certified Auto Glass Technician or Certified Auto Glass Master Technician exam. Individuals may want to review related resources such as these along with on the job experience to improve your performance on the certification exam. Please be aware that NGA presents this list in order to provide examples of textbooks and websites that are available. NGA does not endorse or recommend that candidates purchase additional materials or services that are referenced in these texts and web sites. The Certified Auto Glass Technician and Master Technician exam specifications (below and found in the exam handbook) have been provided as a guide to the areas of content in which candidates will be tested.

Certified Auto Glass Technician
Exam Specifications
Practice Questions

Study References:

• Auto Glass Technician Reference Manual 2007. Click here to order now.
• Certified Auto Glass Technician/Master Exam Handbook.
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.305(G)(1)(iii)
• OSHA 29CFR 1910.1030
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.243(a)(2)(ii)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
• DVOM Operation Manual
• Safeguard Glass Installation Guide
• NHTSA Safety Act of 1966 - NHTSA (1397a2a) and (a1a)
• FMVSS 571.205; 571.208; 571.111; 571.212, and 571.216

Study References:

Safety

• American Red Cross. Community First Aid and Safety. San Bruno: StayWell, 2002.
• Hazard Communications (HAZCOM) www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/index.html
• Fire Safety www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/index.html, www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9811
• Safe electrical practices www.osha.gov/SLTC/electrical/index.html
• "Occupational Exposure to BloodBorne Pathogens"...Download this publication at www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3186.pdf (Adobe Acrobat File)
• Machine guarding www.osha.gov/SLTC/machineguarding/index.html
• Ergonomics www.osha.gov/ergonomics/index.html
• Lockout/Tagout www.osha.gov/SLTC/controlhazardousenergy
• First Aid Hints www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. www.hwysafety.org
• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration www.nhtsa.gov
• OSHA Hazard Communications Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/standards.html
• BloodBorne Pathogens www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/facts/transmission.htm, www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5011a1.htm
• OSHA Training Manuals www.jjkeller.com, http://safety2.blr.com
• Auto Glass Technician Reference Manual 2007 Click here to order now.
• Back Injury information can be found at www.des.umd.edu/compliance/factsheet/back.html
• Collision Repair Report Newsletter www.asashop.org/index.htm

Troubleshooting, Complex/Unusual Installations, Glass Cutting

• Horner, Jim. Automotive Electrical Handbook. Berkley Publishing Group, 1986.
• Munday, Frank. Custom Auto Electronics and Auto Electrical Reference Manual. Graffiti Publications (AU), 1998.
• Readio, Skip. How to Do Electrical Systems: Most Everything About Auto Electrics. 2nd Edition. Hot Rod Library, 2001.
• Young, Richard A. and Thomas J. Glover. AutoRef. Littleton: Sequoia Publishing, Inc, 2003.

National Auto Glass Specifications

• Current NAGS® CATALOG Domestic and Foreign Glass Parts www.nags.com
• Current Nags Air Bag Quick Reference Guide www.nags.com
• Current NAGS® CALCULATOR Domestic and Foreign Glass Parts. National Auto Glass Specifications www.nags.com

Industry Information

• Auto Glass Installation Guides. www.AutoGlassmagazine.net/installations.htm
• ANSI/AGRSS 001-2002 Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard www.safewindshields.com
• Auto Glass Technician Reference Manual 2007. Click here to order now.
• Department of Transportation www.DOT.gov
• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations/U.S. Department of Transportation. www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/FMVSS/
• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Auto safety hot line www.nhtsa.gov/hotline
• Airbag information www.iihs.org/safety_facts/airbags/airbags.htm
• Insurance Institute on Highway Safety. www.hwysafety.org
• Recommended Practices for the Repair of Windshields. National Windshield Repair Association, 1998. www.n-w-r-a.org
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.305(G)(1)(iii)
• OSHA 29CFR 1910.1030
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.243(a)(2)(ii)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
• DVOM Operation Manual
• Safeguard Glass Installation Guide
• NHTSA Safety Act of 1966 - NHTSA (1397a2a) and (a1a)
• FMVSS 571.205; 571.208; 571.111; 571.212, and 571.216

Automobile Manufacturers

• Customer Assistance Numbers & Official Websites

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