Automotive Technician Accreditation

MET Technicians: ATA Assessment Process

There are two competency levels Technician and Senior Technician.

A requirement of ATA is the prerequisites for each grade of technician to pass an assessment. To be eligible to take the assessment, a panel technician must:

 - have a minimum level of industry experience in an appropriate role i.e. for MET technicians 2 years and for senior MET technicians 5 years or;
 - hold the lower level ATA and have a minimum of two years post accreditation experience in an appropriate role or;
 - hold a relevant NQF qualification at the same level and have a minimum of two years post qualification experience in an appropriate role.

Assessments

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

To ensure currency of assessments, no more than six months may elapse between the first successful assessment and the last successful assessment.

Technicians who are referred on one or two practical assessments may re-take these assessments within the six-month period. Technicians who are referred on more than two practical assessments will have to retake all the assessments again. Each of these assessments are given a maximum time allowance according to the complexity of the assessment.
 
Self Assessment

To take a self assessment and gain an idea of which level may be most appropriate for you, please click on the link below. You will then need to enter your name, which is also your password and then pick your route.
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MET Technician

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

• Mechanical component removal and replacement
• Remove and replace mechanical, trim and electrical components 
• Carry out a cosmetic panel alignment
• Carry out four wheel geometry checks and alignment
• Remove and refit a radiator and cooling system tests
• Diagnose a simple electrical fault

Senior MET Technician

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

• Remove and refit SRS component
• Evacuate and recharge an air conditioning system
• Remove and refit mechanical components
• Diagnose electrical faults

On Line Assessments

To allow flexibility the online knowledge test can be taken before, during or after the assessment day. The test remains valid for 6 months from completion. If all other assessments have not been completed within 6 months, centres will need to contact the IMI to reset the test and the applicant will need to complete the test again.

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

The technician level on-line test will be aligned to national occupational standards and measure knowledge in the following areas: