BioFuels Journal

“Biodiesel” may soon be a word as common place as “scan tool” or “torque wrench” in the shop talk that takes place in garages across the country.

That’s because biodiesel has taken a leap forward in becoming fully integrated into the education that diesel mechanics receive.

Recently the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) officially awarded the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accreditation to the NBB Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians curriculum.

NATEF is the body responsible for accrediting schools and curriculum nationwide.

Mr. Dave Milne, President of the Automotive Training Managers Council, a division of ASE, presented the award and said, “We are delighted to have the National Biodiesel Board as an accredited training organization- it is important to have good technical information to educate the next generation of diesel technicians in advanced biofuels.”

Created by the National Biodiesel Board, the Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians curriculum is intended to provide technically sound information to mechanics and overcome misconceptions.

The NBB program has had a partnership with Universal Technical Institute, a leading provider of entry-level technicians, and the Iowa Biodiesel Board since 2009.

Now, schools like UTI, Lincoln College of Technology, and Ivy Tech can officially use this biodiesel program as core curriculum for diesel technicians and established mechanics can receive Continuing Education Units for professional development or ASE certification.

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