Skills Challenge 2011 news

Top bus engineers named

27th Jun 2011

The best bus engineers in the country have been named during the inaugural IRTE Skills Challenge winners' ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament today.

Westminster announcement for Skills Challenge winners

7th Jun 2011

With the practical assessments now completed for the inaugural IRTE Skills Challenge, IRTE chief executive Nick Jones was left in no doubt that the standard of engineering within the bus industry is second to none.

Bus technicians on form for IRTE Skills Challenge

1st Jun 2011

As the first day of the inaugural IRTE Skills Challenge draws to close, IRTE chief executive Nick Jones was left in no doubt that the standard of engineering within the bus industry was second to none.

S&B proudly host IRTE Skills Challenge

6th May 2011

At the forefront of developing individuals in the motor vehicle and road transport sectors for over forty years, S&B Automotive Academy is a pioneering, not-for-profit training provider, based in Bristol.

Shell FuelSave Diesel sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge

28th Apr 2011

Key sponsor Shell FuelSave Diesel outline their commitment to skills and explain why they are wholly supporting the event.

Halfords Trade unveil IRTE Skills Challenge prizes

22nd Mar 2011

The IRTE Skills Challenge has received an incredibly exciting boost from Halfords Trade. For technicians entering the IRTE Skills Challenge, not only will they be up against their peers in a battle to prove which operator has the best technicians, they will also be competing for a number of fantastic prizes, generously provided by long-time supporter of the IRTE, Halfords Trade.

Halfords confirm prizes as operators choose teams

4th Mar 2011

Registration has now closed for the UK's premier skills competition for technicians in the bus industry, the IRTE Skills Challenge; and as operators choose their teams, Halfords Trade have confirmed that they will be providing winners with some outstanding prizes!

Knorr-Bremse sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge

27th Feb 2011

Registration for the IRTE Skills Challenge is now closed, but as bus operators gear up to pit their technicians against each, key sponsor Knorr-Bremse outlines their commitment to the event.

Bridgestone sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge

22nd Feb 2011

As the premium tyre manufacturer, recognising excellence and improving the skills of staff is fundamental to Bridgestone’s company ethos. It was natural therefore for Bridgestone to support the SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) initiative of recognising the skills within the bus & coach industry and sponsor the IRTE Skills Challenge.

Allison Transmission sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge

13th Jan 2011

The IRTE Skills Challenge will see bus operators pit their technicians against each other in a bid to see them crowned highest scoring electrical, mechanical or bodywork engineers. The competition would not be possible without our five sponsors. Here, Allison Transmission explains why they are committed to the IRTE Skills Challenge.

IRTE Skills Challenge registration open until 31 Jan 2011

4th Jan 2011

Time is running out to register for the IRTE Skills Challenge! Arriva, First Group, Go-Ahead, Ipswich Buses, Metroline, National Express, Stagecoach and Translink have already signed up to prove their technicians have what it takes to compete with the UK's best!

Translink joins scramble for IRTE Skills Challenge

16th Dec 2010

Operator to champion Northern Irish bus technicians during nationwide skills event

Put your skills on the map!

26th Nov 2010

Following the high-profile launch at Euro Bus earlier this month, the whole industry is getting excited about the IRTE Skills Challenge. But it’s not just a competition celebrating a few highly-skilled engineers. Find out what you have to do to get involved in the event your career cannot afford to miss:

IRTE competition to find top bus technicians

3rd Nov 2010

An exciting nationwide skills competition, aimed directly at engineers from the bus and coach industry, will be launched by the IRTE during the Euro Bus Expo at Birmingham's NEC.

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