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Richland One School to Receive National Automotive Certification Take your car to any mechanic these days and before the technician pulls out a wrench, he or she reaches for the computer. That’s because repairing today’s cars requires more than mechanical skill; technicians must have a thorough knowledge of automotive systems and good computer skills. The top-of-the-line training certification for any auto mechanic comes from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF). Richland One just jumped to the front of the line in automotive service training for its students. On Tuesday, April 18, Richland One’s Heyward Career and Technology Center will receive national certification from the NATEF, making it the only high school program in the Midlands with that distinction. NATEF representatives will present a certification plaque at 8:00 a.m. at Heyward, which is located at 3560 Lynnhaven Drive. "NATEF certification means that Richland One students trained in the program will graduate with national credentials that qualify them for jobs in any mechanic’s shop or dealership in the country," said David Prigge, Heyward’s program consultant for the Automotive Technology Program. "National credentials can lead to higher pay, better benefits and other advantages for our students. NATEF certification requires that our training programs meet or exceed industry standards of excellence. This is an outstanding honor for Heyward and Richland One." After the plaque presentation, officials will
tour Heyward’s top-of-the-line automotive
shop.
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