NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EARNED FOR RECREATIONAL AND POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Recreational and Power Equipment Technology Program at Berks Career and Technology Center has earned national technician certification from the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC). The award includes certification in two-cycle engines, four-cycle engines and electrical technology. Berks Career and Technology Center is one of four technical facilities in Pennsylvania to achieve this standard.

The program surpassed all of the requirements of EETC's Outdoor Power Equipment accreditation program for power equipment. This multilevel accreditation standards program was created to improve the quality and consistency of training offered at the high school, vocational school and college levels. Through the use of these industry-developed standards, graduating students will be prepared to enter the outdoor power equipment industry with the skills and values desired by employers.

Students at BCTC will be able to test for OPE certification in specialty areas. Alignment with this certification provides students enrolled in the program the opportunity for advanced placement in higher education and more gainful employment.