AWC Automotive Program Achieves National Accreditation Standard
February 2, 2017The Automotive Institute at Arizona Western College has received recertification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The Automotive Institute has been accredited as a Master Automobile Service Technology facility in the following areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles, Manual Drive Train & Axles, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance.
To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent 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, former NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Arizona Western’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by AWC’s Automotive Institute, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.” Upon completion of the evaluation, Arizona Western College became accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF is a non-profit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry.
Larry Stanley, Professor of the Automotive Institute added, “During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF, AWC’s Automotive Advisory Board and AWC Campus departments to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards, and are delighted with this latest NATEF recertification. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants.”
Contact:
Larry Stanley
Professor of Automotive Technology
Arizona Western College
(928) 344-7569
larry.stanley@azwestern.edu