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News from Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon
Media contact: Joan Aschim, 463-5591, aschimj@lanecc.edu
Source: David Keebler, chair, Advanced Technology Division, 463-5380
for release April 7, 2004
LCC automotive program receives national recertification
EUGENE - The automotive training program at Lane Community College has been recertified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
"During the past several months, instructors Tom Kadash and George Hart have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards," says David Keebler, chair of Lane's Advanced Technology Division. "We are delighted to continue our tradition as an ASE certified technician program. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants."
To achieve this coveted recognition, the training program underwent rigorous evaluation by NATEF. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment were used. Upon completion of the evaluation, NATEF recommended that Lane Community College be recertified by ASE, a national, non-profit organization which tests and certifies repair technicians in addition to certifying technician training programs.
Recertification has been awarded to Lanes automotive program in the following program areas: automatic transmission and transaxle, brakes, electrical electronic systems, engine performance, engine repair, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, and heating and air conditioning.
NATEF Board of Trustees Chair Al Duebber states, "This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents in the Eugene area. Certification of automotive training programs increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders. It also gives added assurance that Lane Community College graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result, the motoring public will benefit since more qualified repair technicians will join the work force."
The program is recertified for five years, after which it will be reviewed to ensure that it continues to meet industry standards and to adjust to the latest technological advances in the rapidly changing automotive world.
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