Students start with the basics in Bryan Herrick’s first-year Automotive Technology class at North Platte Community College. This week, they have been disassembling cars to learn about various vehicle parts, fasteners and special tools and demonstrating their existing knowledge of mechanics.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599219863405.png" alt=" Jared Magpali and Jason Sullivan, both of North Platte; Connor Burns, of Thedford; Ross Crofutt, of Ogallala and Travis Miller, of North Platte." />
                        <figcaption> Jared Magpali and Jason Sullivan, both of North Platte; Connor Burns, of Thedford; Ross Crofutt, of Ogallala and Travis Miller, of North Platte.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Students start with the basics in Bryan Herrick’s first-year Automotive Technology class at North Platte Community College. This week, they have been disassembling cars to learn about various vehicle parts, fasteners and special tools and demonstrating their existing knowledge of mechanics.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599219898045.png" alt="Dylan Woody, of North Platte; Gabe Coon, of Broken Bow; Zac Burkert, of Hershey; Matthew Elsten, of North Platte and Brock Butler, of Alda." />
                        <figcaption>Dylan Woody, of North Platte; Gabe Coon, of Broken Bow; Zac Burkert, of Hershey; Matthew Elsten, of North Platte and Brock Butler, of Alda.</figcaption>
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NPCC Automotive Technology students start with the basics