Operators

Operators – do you employ the best bus and coach engineers in the business? Prove it, by asking them to join the IRTE Skills Challenge!

What is the IRTE Skills Challenge?

Pioneered by the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), the IRTE Skills Challenge is a brand new initiative that aims to champion and reward the vital work and skills of bus and coach engineers nationwide.

Bus and coach operators from all over the UK are invited to put forward a team of three technicians to compete in a series of engineering challenges, covering mechanical, electrical and body, to find out who has the best engineers in the industry.

The challenge will cover both online and practical tests and will be carried out at S&B Automotive Academy in June 2012. The Awards will be presented to the winners and runners up at a prestigious reception ceremony.

Why should we be part of the IRTE Skills Challenge?

The IRTE Skills Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the technical skills of your staff, and prove that your company is one of the best in the business.

The IRTE Skills Challenge will be filmed, photographed and extensively covered in the press. There are many PR opportunities available and a winners’ brochure will be produced – so your whole organisation can be proud of your achievements.

How do we get involved?

There are a limited number of bus and coach operators that can participate and several places have already been taken. To avoid disappointment, contact Emma Thompson on emma.thompson@soe.org.uk to get involved.

Individuals wishing to take part in the IRTE Skills Challenge must register their interest no later than 31 January 2012 here: www.soe.org.uk/irte-skills-challenge/be-part-of-it/. Encourage your technicians to register and pass them this link!

There are no charges to enter the IRTE Skills Challenge, although operators will need to cover travel/subsistence costs.

When is it happening?

Individuals wishing to take part must register their interest by 31 January 2012

Operators must confirm the names of their team members to IRTE by 1 May 2012

The Challenge will take place at S&B Automotive Academy from 26 to 29 June 2012

Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony in July 2012.

IRTE Skills Challenge – Be part of it

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