Automotive Technician Accreditation

MET Technicians: About ATA

MET Technicians: About ATA

You can now prove your competence with Automotive Technician Accreditation

With the increasing complexity and sophistication of vehicles and a shortage of skilled individuals, there has never been a greater need for competent technicians.

Properly trained technicians are highly skilled professionals, Automotive Technician Accreditation has been developed to enable identification of them.

ATA is a voluntary assessment programme for technicians working in the retail motor industry. It has the backing of major vehicle manufacturers, independent repair organisations, Insurance organisations and Thatcham.

ATA registered technicians sign and are bound by a special Code of Conduct. They are issued with a photo identity card, included on a public register on a dedicated website and there is publicity and point-of-sale material available.

To see the Candidate process click here.

A universal standard of competence

ATA is based on National Occupational Standards to ensure that it meets the skills requirements of the retail motor industry.
To achieve accreditation, technicians must pass a series of practical assessments and an online knowledge test at an ATA Approved Assessment Centre.

For MET technicians there are two competency levels:

• MET Technician
• Senior MET Technician

There are two routes to accreditation, which is valid for a period of 5 years:

Via an ATA approved centre. Technicians will be required to undertake a practical assessment depending on the and on-line test. Assessment fees may vary and are exempt from VAT, the centre will advise the cost of the assessment. There is a single accreditation fee of £50, valid for 5 years, which includes registration, on-line testing and individual photo identity card.

Via an ATA approved manufacturer assessment programme. Costs are based on candidate numbers and mapping requirements. An individual accreditation fee of £50 applies.

Technician Pre-requisites

 To be eligible to take the assessment, a MET technician must have a minimum level of industry experience in an appropriate role as follows:
- for MET technicians 2 years
- for senior MET technicians 5 years    

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


Self Assessment

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

Click here to start your Self Assessment...