Automotive Technician Accreditation

Autoglazing Bodyshop: ATA Assessment Process

There is one level for technicians: Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician

A requirement of ATA is the prerequisites to pass the assessment. To be eligible to take the assessment, an Autoglazing Bodyshop technician must have a minimum level of industry experience in an appropriate role as follows:

- Auto glazing Bodyshop technician experience of 3 years

Or

- hold current ATA Autoglazing Grade 2 or above

Or

- hold a relevant NQF qualification at the same level and have a minimum of one years post qualification experience in an appropriate role.

Assessments 

To attain each level of accreditation, technicians will have to pass a series of practical assessments and an on-line knowledge test.

Technicians who are referred on one practical assessment may re-take this assessment within the twelve month period. Technicians who are referred on more than one practical assessment will have to retake all the assessments again.

Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician

The three practical assessments at Technician level will measure competence in the following:

· Remove and refit Encapsulated Windscreen - Intact

· Remove and refit drop glass

· Remove and refit Laminated Heated Rear Window - Intact

On Line Assessments

To allow flexibility the online knowledge test can be taken before, during or after the assessment day. If all other assessments have not been completed within 12 months, the candidate will need to complete the on-line test again.

The theory test will be multiple choice ‘online’ and consists of 30 randomised questions. The time limit for the test is 45 minutes.


The test measures knowledge in the following areas:

·          Fitting procedures

·          Health and Safety

·          Knowledge of products

·          Industry standards

To gain a pass, the applicant will be required to achieve a mark of 60% or above.