ATA Diagnostic Technician 1st, 2nd and 3rd March

[ATA UK LTD]

ATA Diagnostic Technician 1st, 2nd and 3rd March

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

Light Vehicle Technicians: ATA assessment process

Technicians must pass a series of tests of practical skill (listed below) and an online-knowledge test :


Diagnostic Technician
Braking systems
Engine electrical systems
Engine mechanical
Vehicle electrical systems

Plus any 2 of the following tests:
Air conditioning
Transmission system
Wheel alignment and steering

[hometune]

Jan 18, 2011 16:55:53 GMT ATA UK LTD said:

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

This scheme is run by the Institute of the Motor Industry otherwise known as the I.M.I. Searching the list of Accredited Technicians, you will usually find most are in dealerships.
When the accredited technicians at BMW Chester failed to do 90% of the service items on my X3 this year, the I.M.I. said they could not take action
Trading Standards, however, did

This seems to contradict the above comment. I let you make your own minds up