Testing

In summer 2013 bus and coach operators from all over the UK will put forward teams to compete in a series of engineering challenges covering the three disciplines of mechanical, electrical and bodywork, to see who’s got the best engineers in the industry.

The tests themselves will be based on the irtec licensing scheme and will take place at S&B Automotive Academy from 29-31 May and 3-7 June 2013.

See a list of the 2012 IRTE Skills Challenge winners.

S&B Automotive Academy

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.

Recognised across the commercial vehicle industry for its research and application of leading edge technologies in support of learning, S&B Automotive Academy has developed innovative and sustainable methods of improving individual and business performance within the national qualifications framework.

www.sandbaa.com

irtec

irtec is an assessment scheme for technicians working on the maintenance and repair of vehicles in the bus and coach industry.

irtec licences are valid for five years and are available at four levels, reflecting the technician’s skills and experience.

www.irtec.org.uk