Automotive Technician Accreditation

The New World of ATA

ATA validity period

In order to ensure technicians keep pace with vehicle technology and ever advancing repair methods, it has been necessary to amend the accreditation window to a more appropriate three year period.

Assessed Outcome Modules

Assessed Outcome Modules (AOM) have been introduced as an alternative method of ATA re-accreditation. The benefits for individuals, employers and training providers:

• For employers, it provides a flexible re-accreditation approach, using agreed assessed outcome modules or full ATA assessment - whichever best suits their business. 
• It enhances the value of becoming re-accredited by combining ATA assessment opportunities with update training modules already being undertaken to up skill technicians. 
• It ensures that accreditation keeps pace with rapid change and advancements in technology.

As with all existing ATA and AMA solutions, AOMs are Quality Assured and industry agreed to ensure the integrity of the industry standard is maintained.

Click to see the overview documents for:

• VDA
• MET
• Panel
• Paint
• Light Vehicle Inspection
• Cosmetic Repair
• Electric Vehicle
• Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair  

Please note - Cosmetic Repair is not currently available in AOM format - Full Assessment only.

Professional Registration

Now those opting to achieve reaccreditation by means of the 'Assessed Outcome Modules' will also be placed on the IMI's Professional Register. In 2013 all those in possession of a current ATA accreditation will be placed on the Professional Register.

For more information please see ATA FAQs or contact The IMI on 01992 511521.

Vocational Qualifications now make ATA easier

Now individuals holding a vocational qualification (NVQ, SVQ & VCQ)) can achieve ATA status by completing a handful of Assessed Outcome Modules (AOM).
Candidates can only accredit this way if;

• Their qualification is in the same discipline as the ATA route and at the same level.
• They complete all the AOMs within three years of the issue date on their qualification certificate.
• They produce their original certificate as proof.

This latest ATA development benefits bodyshops by giving them a more cost effective way to maintain PAS125 compliance.

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