CLARKSVILLE, TN – Thomas Rivera is not sure what the future holds for him, but he knows earning an Automotive Service Excellence Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (ASE G1) before graduating TCAT Dickson’s Automotive Program will give him an advantage over other applicants when transitioning from college to the workforce.
The certification exam covered common maintenance tasks like brakes, engine repair, electrical and HVAC systems, steering, and suspension.
Rivera, a fourth-trimester student enrolled at TCAT Dickson’s Clarksville campus, grew up working on cars with his dad, a Honda technician for more than 20 years. “My understanding of working on cars was just from him. I wanted to learn more and get the extra knowledge. That’s why I chose TCAT,” Rivera said…