WHTC's Automotive Service Technology program reaccredited ...

November 15, 2011

Washington-Holmes Technical Center?s Automotive Service Technology Program has achieved reaccreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The program was evaluated according to strict standards set by the automotive industry. The evaluation was performed by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in all areas from facilities to the number of instructional hours. The WHTC Automotive Service Program has ASE certified instructors and the latest tools and equipment. Now, more than ever, WHTC graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce. This is a coveted and necessary recognition of WHTC?s ability to produce competent technicians and employable graduates so desperately needed by the automotive industry.

NATEF is an organization that was founded to develop, encourage, and improve automotive technician education. ASE certification through NATEF ensures that certified training programs meet or exceed the industry?s uniform standards of excellence.

The evaluation process involves two major steps: an extensive self-evaluation followed by an on-site evaluation. Mike Bowyer, WHTC?s Automotive Service Program Instructor and a certified ASE Master Automotive Technician, began preparing for this evaluation over 18 months ago. Preparation included verifying the curriculum is up to date, providing copies of lesson plans, class assignments and tests, and insuring the training lab and equipment met NATEF standards. He submitted the application and self-evaluation materials to the NATEF office. Once NATEF determined the program appeared to meet all standards, the on-site evaluation was scheduled. The on-site evaluation was conducted by an Evaluation Team including Gordon Allen, the Evaluation Team Leader and Automotive Service Instructor from Autaugo County Technology Center in Prattville, Alabama; Robert Vargo, Automotive Service Instructor from Chipola College; and Matt Cox, Vehicle Maintenance Technician from the Washington County Sheriff?s Office.

Today?s motor vehicle repair industry has taken on a new sophistication, explained?Bowyer. ?It?s not like the 1950?s when American autos were typically limited to three major manufacturers. The long list of makes and models now require advanced technical training as well as computer literacy.? Today, integrated electronic systems and complex computers regulate vehicles and their performance while on the road. This increasing complexity of automobiles requires workers to use electronic diagnostic equipment, computerized shop equipment and electronic components while also maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools.

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs as automotive service professionals will be plentiful for persons who finish certified training programs those offered at Washington-Holmes Technical Center and who earn ASE certification. WHTC?s program also pays for its students initial ASE certifications.

Source: http://chipleybugle.com/news/2011/11/15/whtc-automotive/

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