ATA Code of Conduct
All accredited technicians agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct:
- Accept the Code of Conduct as a condition of Automotive Technician Accreditation registration
- Uphold the standing of the profession and conduct themselves in such a manner as not to bring the profession into disrepute
- At all times be strictly professional in their approach to the public, business colleagues and all those whom they meet in their day to day business activities
- Maintain professional competence and skills in respect of all developments and legislation applicable to this profession (CPD)
- Perform their duties and observe their responsibilities to their employers, staff and the public with integrity, courtesy and consideration
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure that work undertaken by staff under their control is performed with integrity, courtesy and consideration
- Not incur personal gain through abuse of their professional position
- Work within the framework of the law at all times, particularly relating to the operation of the organisation with which they are connected
- Respect the confidentiality of any information given by customers, employers, staff and suppliers
- Not directly, indirectly or unfairly injure the reputation of another accredited technician
- Encourage staff under their control to raise their educational standards and skill through training and development (CPD)