May 11, 2023

NPCC automotive students become ASE certified

Posted May 11, 2023 4:45 PM

North Platte Community College’s second-year automotive students are now entry-level certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

left to right: automotive students: Eduardo Utrera, of Cozad, Ethan Sohrweid, of Ord, Brandon Eller, of North Platte, Kyle Hort, of Elwood and Luis Gonzalez, of Imperial.
left to right: automotive students: Eduardo Utrera, of Cozad, Ethan Sohrweid, of Ord, Brandon Eller, of North Platte, Kyle Hort, of Elwood and Luis Gonzalez, of Imperial.

ASE Entry-Level Certification tests indicate an individual’s knowledge-based readiness for the workforce and are the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional.

Students were tested for and received certifications in the following areas:

  1. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  2. Automobile Service Technology
  3. Brakes
  4. Electrical/Electronic Systems
  5. Engine Performance
  6. Engine Repair
  7. Heating and Air Conditioning
  8. Maintenance and Light Repair
  9. Manual Drive Train and Axles
  10. Suspension and Steering