Becoming a Master Technician
A vehicle technician who wants to become a Master Technician can achieve the title and qualification of after 5 years or more of practical experience, and after they undergo a programme of technical training at level 4. The Master Technician award is made after successful completion of an Accredited Assessment process.
Who can apply to become a master Technician?
Typically a technician will have previously achieved Diagnostic Technician level. Once they are operating as a Diagnostic Tech, they can then proceed onto the Masters programme.
The Master Technician Programme is aimed at senior technicians who would like a defined, structured route of education, training with the top level accredited qualification outcome. The training programme is suited to technicians operating in the motor industry at a minimum of Level 3 with at least 5 years of post qualification experience.
It is possible for technicians who aren’t Diagnostic techs to enter a Master Tech programme. Usually this will apply to senior technicians, who have a wide range of practical experience, are time-served, and have the required skill and knowledge at Diagnostic Tech level.
If I don’t Meet The Requirements, What Should My Next Step Be ?
If you don’t meet the requirements for direct entry onto the Master Tech programme, you can complete a Diagnostic Technician Programme. This course of learning and development will help you succeed in your job, and also pave the way to become a Master Tech. Check out our Diagnostic Technician training programme at the following link: Diagnostic Tech Programme
How does it work?
Technicians will undergo a programme of study at an approved automotive training centre. The training centre will delivery a variety of technical training courses, which are a blend of theory and practical. These training courses help to develop the technicians knowledge skill and understanding. As part of the training program, the technician will undergo a series of technical and soft skills assessments. When the technicians passes all six assessments, they are awarded the qualification and title of Master Technician.
Both the training centre and the teachers at the training centre have to be approved at the highest technical level. This is to ensure that the training is delivered at the appropriate Master Tech level.
How Long Does It Take To Become A Master Tech?
The Master Technician training programme generally takes between 18 months and 24 months to complete. Technical Topics organise technicians who want to become Master Technicians together as a cohort or group. This means that group will contain like-minded technicians, who will progress through the training and assessment programme together. The technicians will form a network of Master Technicians, share the experience of training and development together, develop a strong professional bond and have the opportunity to socialise with each other during the programme..
What Subject Matter Areas Will A Technician Need To Receive Training On?
Check out our Master Tech training programme at the following link: https://techtopics.co.uk/master-technician-training-program/
Is There Anything Else?
Once qualified, the Master Technical will be eligible to be entered on the Professional Register. See the link to the Professional Register IMI Professional Register
Master Techs undergo regular technical updates and reaccreditation to ensure that they stay up-to-date and at the top of their game. CPD is usually delivered by the accredited training provider
Next Steps To Becoming A Master Tech?
If you would like to take the next step on your career ladder, come an join us on one of our Technician training programmes.
Check out our Master Tech training programme at the following link: https://techtopics.co.uk/master-technician-training-program/
Check out our Diagnostic Technician training programme, which is the fore runner to the Master Tech Programme at the following link: Diagnostic Tech Programme
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