A Universal Standard of Competence
There has never been a greater need for competent technicians. Automotive Technician Accreditation has been developed to recognise them. ATA is a voluntary assessment programme for technicians working in the retail motor industry. It has the backing of major vehicle manufacturers, independent service and repair organisations and Automotive Skills, which is the Sector Skills Council for the real motor industry.

ATA is based upon National occupational Standards to ensure that it meets the skill requirements of the retail motor industry.

Your employees can now prove their competence. With the increasing complexity and sophistication of vehicles and a shortage of skilled individuals, there has never been a greater need for competency. Properly trained technicians are highly skilled professionals and Automotive Accreditation has been developed to enable identification of them.

There are three levels of accreditation. Technicians must pass a series of tests of practical skill and on-line knowledge tests:

1. SERVICE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Braking systems
• Engine electrical systems
• Engine mechanical
• Vehicle safety and documentation
Plus any 2 of the following tests:
• Transmission system
• Vehicle electrical systems
• Wheel alignment and steering

2. DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN

• Braking systems
• Engine electrical systems
• Engine mechanical
• Vehicle electrical systems
Plus any 2 of the following tests:
• Air conditioning
• Transmission systems
• Wheel alignment and steering

3. MASTER TECHNICIAN

• Braking systems
• Customer liaison
• Instructional support
• Supplementary restraint system (SRS)