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THE BEST GET ASSESSED!
Out of 500 technicians, only 36 were invited to attend the semi finals at three regional ATA* approved test centres in Croydon, Hinckley and Manchester. They undertook ATA at diagnostic level and were independently assessed for the purposes of the competition by Mark Softley from MototeK and Ian Gillgrass from the IMI. The top 36 came from all types of service and repair businesses, from mobile repairers and independent workshops to garages from the Bosch Service Centre network and franchised dealerships. Young but experienced technicians were assessed for ATA diagnostic level accreditation alongside guys who had been in the trade for more than 30 years. One common truth was evident; each of these technicians took pride in their work and had dared to just ‘give it a go’. The most common reason given for entering the competition was to see how they faired against their peers. The semi-finalists were also given a shot at ATA accreditation for free. A chance of winning the £2,000 prize money was, of course, also a consideration! Jack Kyriacos, owner of East London Garages in Plaistow had presented the competition to his technicians to see if they were up for the challenge. They decided that Jack himself should enter. ''It’s great that I have made it to the regional. The boys will go for it next year now I’ve shown them the old man can do it!'' Well done to all who took part and thank you to each of the venues for their hard work and hospitality. Top Technician 2006 sponsors are Automotive Skills, Bosch, LUK and Vauxhall Trade Club. Our technical partner is MototeK and the competition is supported by the Automotive Trade Show, Garage Equipment Association, Institute of the Motor Industry and Retail Motor Industry Federation. Nominations for Top Technician 2007 can be made via www.toptechnician.co.uk Notes: Photos taken from the semi-finals are available on request from Nicola Howlett, Project Manager nicola@toptechnician.co.uk T: 01634 261262
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