Steering the future of skills in bus and coach engineering
Get ready for the 13th Annual Bus and Coach Skills Challenge – brought to you by IRTE - the pioneers behind the irtec and workshop accreditation schemes, the gold standard in the industry. Join us this Summer as we celebrate excellence in road transport engineering and push the boundaries of skill development.
The 2025 edition is on a mission to discover and elevate the next generation of talented bus and coach technicians. We're searching for passionate PSV technicians and apprentices from across the country to take on challenging opportunities that will test, develop, and sharpen their skills.
Whether you're a small, medium, or large bus and coach operator, we invite you to put forward your best teams to compete in this prestigious, DVSA-backed initiative. Don't miss the chance to be part of an award-winning event that celebrates the very best in the industry and shapes the future of road transport engineering.
The 2025 challenge will take place at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol on 2-6 June 2025 followed by an awards ceremony in July where the winners will be crowned.
Skills Challenge news
IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge 2025, The Industry’s Brightest Talent, One Unmissable Event
The IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge 2025 showcased the UK’s top PSV talent in a three-day live competition backed by industry leaders.
Back with a Spark: VARTA by Clarios returns to supercharges the 2025 IRTE Skills challenge as silver sponsor
VARTA powered up the 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge as a proud Silver Sponsor, championing innovation and the next generation of HGV and PSV engineering talent.
Alexander Dennis Returns as Platinum Sponsor for 2025 IRTE Skills Challenge
Alexander Dennis, the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer, strengthens their commitment to technician training and industry excellence.