Automotive Technician Accreditation

Panel Technicians: About ATA

Panel Technicians - About ATA

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 is based upon National Occupational Standards to ensure that it meets the skills requirements of the retail motor industry.

A robust system

To achieve accreditation, technicians must pass a series of practical assessments and an on-line knowledge test at an ATA Approved Assessment Centre.

To ensure that they keep up-to-date with new technologies, technicians are re-assessed every 5 years to maintain their accreditation.

ATA registered technicians are bound by a special Code of Conduct and they are issued with a photo identity card.

Major benefits

Becoming an ATA Approved Assessment Centre can bring substantial benefits to your organisation:

• Additional revenue
• Opportunities to develop new and long-term customer relationships with students, technicians and employers
• Provision of training courses to prepare technicians for ATA assessment
• Provision of training needs analysis and further training for employers
• Provision of ATA assessments as a recruitment tool for new employees
• Increased profile as part of the national Approved Assessment network

Competency levels

For panel technicians there are two competency levels:
 
• Panel Technician
• Senior Panel Technician