Qualification Details

ATA Fast Fit - Level 1 Technician

Qual Ref: IMIA-FF-1

How do you become accredited?

• To become an ATA Fast Fit Level 1 Technician, you must pass five practical assessments and an on-line knowledge test at an IMI Awards assessment centre approved to offer this ATA route/level.   
• ATA Fast Fit Technician assessments will usually last a full day.
• Before you can take an assessment you should be able to prove your experience of working as a fast fit technician for 12 months, or if you already have a recognised Level 1 qualification and six month experience.
• On the assessment day you must sign the ATA Code of Conduct.  You will also have your photograph taken in readiness for the ID card issued to successful candidates.
• You must successfully complete all the assessments within a 12 month period from the first assessment date.
• Any passed assessment elements may be 'banked'..
• Once you have achieved your accreditation, your details will be entered on the ATA register of accredited technicians.
• To ensure that you have kept up-to-date with new technologies, you will have to be re-assessed every 5 years to maintain your accreditation.

Click here for the full ATA Fast Fit guidelines - Issue 3 (Dec 2010)

Assessment Details

• Five practical assessments covering:
  -  Tyres
  - Exhaust
  - Battery and related components
  - Wheel Alignment
  - Customer Care
• One on-line knowledge test comprising 30 questions which must be completed in 45 minutes.  Topics which may be included are:
  - Tyres
  - Exhaust
  - Wheel alignment
  - Customer communication
  - Vehicle battery and charging
  - Health and safety inc. responsibilities and PPE

Costs

• Registration (including ID cards for successful technicians): £50 
• The cost of the assessment day may vary from centre to centre.  You should contact your nearest IMI Awards centre for details.

Other levels of Fast Fit ATA

• Fast Fit Level 2 Technician