HiQ hits 50 automotive technician accreditations

HiQ’s promise that all of its 700 fast fit technicians would automotive technician accreditation by the end of 2012 has reached the first milestone on its way to fulfilment as HiQ Tamworth technician Craig Cowell became the network’s 50th to achieve the goal. The fast fit network believes the voluntary ATA accreditation is an “effective way of driving personal standards across the network,” with the external assessment making external the network’s internal training policy.

HiQ fast fit manager Stuart Carr explains: “We are delighted that Craig has achieved his ATA certification. It makes it even more special that his achievement marks the first milestone in our assessment programme.

“We must remember that we still have some way to go to get every one of our 700 technicians accredited by the end of 2012 but with our year-end target to have at least one ATA accredited technician per centre, I am confident we are well on track to achieve this.

“We are committed to training our technicians to the highest level, and we use the ATA assessment programme to verify the work carried out through the HiQ academy.”

The ATA is a voluntary competency based assessment to ensure technicians carry out their work in the correct manner. All technicians are required to carry out a theory based module and then practical assessments specific to their field of expertise. Successful candidates are required to sign and abide by a code of conduct and their details listed on the ATA website. The website then allows the consumer to locate a garage employing registered technicians, helping to build trust and transparency.

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