South Plains College is pleased to announce that its automotive programs at the Levelland campus and Lubbock Career and Technical Center have been awarded the prestigious Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. This significant accomplishment was officially revealed in a recent news release from SPC, symbolizing a major milestone for the college’s automotive training programs.
It is noteworthy that the Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation from the ASE represents the highest level of program accreditation within the industry. The rigorous evaluation process, conducted by the ASE Education Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation, serves as a testament to the quality and excellence of the automotive training programs at South Plains College.
Michael Coley, President of the ASE Education Foundation, has expressed that this achievement is excellent news for aspiring automotive professionals and their families. He stressed that the collaboration between local education and industry leaders, as seen in the accredited programs at South Plains College, provides assurance that graduates will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as employable entry-level technicians. This, in turn, benefits the motoring public by ensuring that highly skilled repair technicians will contribute to the industry.
The nationally recognized standards of excellence in instruction, facilities, and equipment that the programs have demonstrated further solidify the credibility of the accreditation. It is evident that the commitment to meeting and exceeding industry standards has been a top priority for the automotive training programs at SPC.
Gary Ham, the automotive program coordinator at the SPC Levelland campus, expressed his delight in achieving the accreditation, emphasizing the rigorous process of ensuring that the program met the stringent industry standards. This sentiment was echoed by Gary Ufford, the automotive program coordinator at the SPC Lubbock Career and Technical Center, who highlighted the assurance of a quality education for students and the availability of quality job applicants for shop owners as a result of the accreditation.
As the news of South Plains College’s automotive programs receiving national accreditation continues to make waves, it stands as a testament to the college’s commitment to providing exceptional education and training for aspiring automotive professionals. This recognition reinforces the value of the programs offered by SPC and serves as a testament to the college’s dedication to meeting and exceeding industry standards.
This accreditation is truly a remarkable achievement for South Plains College, and undoubtedly, it will open up new opportunities for students and further strengthen the college’s position as a leader in automotive education and training.