Technicians and Employers
Automotive Technician Accreditation is a national voluntary scheme which tests the current competence of individuals working in the retail motor industry, who are committed to an ethical code of conduct.
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)