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Automotive Technician Accreditation - FAQs

Below you will find frequently ask questions regarding ATA Accreditation.

  1. How will the IMI carry out the redevelopment of ATA to ensure it meets the industry's needs?
  2. Is the accreditation validity period changing?
  3. When will the accreditation validity period change?
  4. Is the cost of accreditation increasing?
  5. How much money does the IMI get from ATA?
  6. What is the cost of the modules required for Assessed Outcome Modules (AOMs)?
  7. Will the skills I require change during the three year period?
  8. How will the change to the accreditation validity period affect my existing card which indicates five years?
  9. Will someone with a card expiring before 2 April 2012 have to go through full assessment to reaccredit?
  10. Must people wishing to use the AOM route have a current ATA card?
  11. Do I have to use AOMs to reaccredit?
  12. How do I register to reaccredit using AOMs?
  13. Will any training meet the requirements for AOM or ATA?
  14. What happens if I don’t meet the requirements for reaccreditation through AOM?
  15. What happens when I achieve ATA Reaccreditation?
  16. How will I receive my recognition?
  17. What is the IMI Professional Register?
  18. How will the IMI communicate with me about ATA?
  19. How often will the IMI communicate with me about ATA and AOM?
  20. Does a training course that is QAA meet the requirement for AOM?
  21. I have a national qualification already (e.g. City & Guilds, apprenticeship, NVQ) will this be accepted as part of the changes to accreditation?
  22. What is Quality Assurance (QA)?
  23. How will the IMI determine the skills required for reaccreditation using ATA AOM?
  24. How can I tell which training is valid for AOM reaccreditation?
  25. How many Assessed Outcome Modules will there be?
  26. How can I access the training or AOM that meets ATA requirements?
  27. Do the modules provide training or up-skilling?
  28. What’s the difference between CPD and AOM?
  29. Can an Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) be taken as a 'stand alone' module?
  30. Will the ATA Code of Conduct apply to 'stand alone' AOMs?
  31. Could a candidate taking a 'stand alone' AOM mistakenly think they are being assessed for ATA?
  32. Will the successful completion of a single AOM entitle the candidate to be enterd onto the Public Professional Register?

 

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