{"id":121032,"date":"2026-03-12T22:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/899060646"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:40:55","slug":"automotive-technology-student-at-tcat-clarksville-earns-ase-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/automotive-technology-student-at-tcat-clarksville-earns-ase-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive technology student at TCAT Clarksville earns ASE certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/clarksvillenow.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/43\/files\/2026\/03\/TCAT-Dickson-Clarksville-campus-student-Thomas-Rivera.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>CLARKSVILLE, TN \u2013 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\u2019s Automotive Program will give him an advantage over other applicants when transitioning from college to the workforce.<\/p>\n<div id=\"30864555271575810\" data-ad=\"true\" class=\"invisible sia ad-break\">adButlerLazyLoad(&#8220;30864555271575810&#8221;,100,[&#8220;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;],&#8221;177031&#8221;);<\/div>\n<p>The certification exam covered common maintenance tasks like brakes, engine repair, electrical and HVAC systems, steering, and suspension.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera, a fourth-trimester student enrolled at TCAT Dickson\u2019s Clarksville campus, grew up working on cars with his dad, a Honda technician for more than 20 years. \u201cMy understanding of working on cars was just from him. I wanted to learn more and get the extra knowledge. That\u2019s why I chose TCAT,\u201d Rivera said.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera knew about ASE certifications and the prestige behind what is known as the \u201cgold standard\u201d for automotive technicians prior to his enrollment, but he did not know the process for taking the exams. His instructors at TCAT Dickson\u2019s Clarksville campus not only helped him understand the process but also prepared him for success.<\/p>\n<div id=\"101133777474247320\" data-ad=\"true\" class=\"invisible sia ad-break\">adButlerLazyLoad(&#8220;101133777474247320&#8221;,100,[&#8220;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;],&#8221;177031&#8221;);<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe hands-on portion and the in-depth explanations from Gabe (Yohner) are my favorite parts of the program. He really breaks it down when you are here in it. If I were to go out into the workforce tomorrow, I would feel confident I could succeed in whatever position I would be in. Clearly, I feel the program has prepared me pretty well,\u201d Rivera said.<\/p>\n<p>Gabe Yohner, Clarksville campus Automotive Instructor, has 30 years of technician experience and numerous industry certifications and ASE designations including Master Automobile Technician, Advanced Level Specialist, Hybrid Specialist, and Electric Vehicle Specialist to help guide the next generation of technicians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeeing students succeed is what makes the job worthwhile. I don\u2019t want students to be behind me, I want them standing next to me,\u201d Yohner said. \u201cI want them to be shop foremen. I want students to be technicians not mechanics. Technicians are mechanics but mechanics are not technicians,\u201d Yohner added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"218081614710041262\" data-ad=\"true\" class=\"invisible sia ad-break\">adButlerLazyLoad(&#8220;218081614710041262&#8221;,100,[&#8220;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;,&#8221;433948&#8243;],&#8221;177031&#8221;);<\/div>\n<p>Yohner knows the value of industry certifications and that those certifications show potential employers a prospective job candidates\u2019 professionalism and their absolute commitment to being at the forefront of the industry. \u201cThe automotive technician field needs more problem solvers and more critical thinkers. If I am an employer with two candidates, I am going to pick the one with a diploma and industry certifications over the guy that randomly replaces broken parts. I would want the technician,\u201d Yohner said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are all encouraged to go out and get our ASEs. They are one of the most important certifications you can have,\u201d Rivera said. 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