The Automotive Service Technology program at Northwest Technology Center in Alva is certified by NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Northwest Technology Center’s automotive program has been certified in the following areas: Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Engine Repair and Suspension and Steering. The program must go through the certification process every five years. Northwest Technology Center ‘s Automotive Service program has been ASE certified since 1991. Ron Rader has been the instructor since 1999.
To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent a rigorous evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment were used.
“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Northwest Technology Center’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by Automotive Service Technology program at Northwest Technology Center, the public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.” Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recommended that Northwest Technology Center be certified by The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE is a national non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians, in addition to certifying automotive training programs.
