Air Con Technicians To Be ATA Qualified

Dec. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- Motor technicians who work on air conditioning systems will have to make sure they have the right qualifications or risk losing out on future work.

It follows a directive from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) that all technicians who work on air con systems will have to be Automotive Technician Accredited (ATA) registered by July 2010.

The warning comes from Jon Winter, chief executive of S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol who says that technicians who are not ATA registered will find less and less work coming their way as people and businesses look to use those who are properly qualified.

Jon said: “Motorists, insurers and fleet managers all want to know that their vehicle is in expert hands and businesses want to employ those who have the required skills.

“The ATA initiative identifies those technicians who have not only proven their current competence but also signed a professional code of conduct. It’s a bit like an MOT test for a technician’s skills, demonstrating they are up to the job and committed to remaining competent.”

With S&B Automotive Academy being the only provider in the country of ATA Air Conditioning training, Jon is strongly advising those in the sector to make plans now before it’s too late.

Jon added: “It will be surprising how quickly the July deadline comes round so technicians who work on air con or garages that provide air con repair need to get themselves enrolled on a course now.

Those that act will then be well placed to provide the right service required by the industry.”

For information on training on offer at S&B Automotive visit the website on http://www.sandbaa.com or call: 0117 953 3001.

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