How Do I Become A Diagnostic Technician

How Do I Become A Diagnostic Technician

How Do I Become a Diagnostic Technician

A vehicle technician who wants to become a Diagnostic Technician can achieve the title and qualification of after 3 years or more of practical experience, and after they undergo a programme of technical training. The Diagnostic Technician award is made after successful completion of an Accredited Assessment process.

Who can apply to become a Diagnostic Technician?

Typically a technician will be employed in a garage, regularly performing diagnostics as part of their job and be seeking to achieved Diagnostic Tech level.

The Diagnostic Technician Programme is aimed at technicians who would are keen to progress their career with a defined, structured route of education, training. The training programme is suited to technicians operating in the motor industry at a Level 2 (mechanics and service technicians) with around 3 years of experience. You can enter this programme with the required experience, as a formal qualifications are not required, on-the-job experience is more important.

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 practical technical skills assessments. When the technicians passes six assessments, they are awarded the qualification and title of Diagnostic 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 Diagnostic Tech level.

How Long Does It Take To Become A Diagnostic Tech?

The Diagnostic Technician training programme generally takes between 18 months and 24 months to complete. Technical Topics organise technicians who want to become Diagnostic 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 Diagnostic 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 Receive Training On?

Diagnostic Technician course plan

 

Check out our Diagnostic Tech training programme at the following link: https://techtopics.co.uk/diagnostic-technician-programme/

 

What Salary Might A Diagnostic Technician Earn?

To see the jobs market for Diagnostic Technician jobs in your area, check out the job site Indeed. This may provide an indicative salary indicator and give you an idea of how much this role is in demand https://uk.indeed.com/Diagnostic-Technician-jobs

Is There Anything Else?

Once qualified as a Diagnostic Tech you will be eligible to be entered on the Professional Register. See the link to the Professional Register IMI Professional Register

Diagnostic 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.

Diagnostic Techs earn more money than an mechanic and are held in higher esteem by garages and workshop that employ them.

What Are The Next Steps To Becoming A Diagnostic 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 Diagnostic Technician training programme, which is the fore runner to the Master Tech Programme at the following link: Diagnostic Tech Programme

After you become a Diagnostic Tech, you can consider achieving the top technical qualification, The Master Technician. Check out our Master Tech training programme at the following link: https://techtopics.co.uk/master-technician-training-program/

 

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How do I become a Master Technician (or a Master Mechanic)

How do I become a Master Technician (or a Master Mechanic)

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?
Master Technician course plan

 

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

Do You Need Some More information?

Check out our other posts on Master Technician Training: What Is The Difference Between a Mechanic and a Master Technician

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Diagnostic Assistance Version 16 Final Update

IMPORTANT Diagnostic Assistance Final Update for Windows 10

During December we released a free update for Diagnostic Assistance Version 16.

This update, the final update for Version 16, enables it to run under the current iteration of Windows 10 (20H2).

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU UPDATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OTHERWISE YOUR SOFTWARE MAY STOP WORKING.

Q. Why is this happening?

A. After 1st March 2021, Diagnostic Assistance Version 16 will no longer be supported (there will be no more maintenance releases). This is due to the software platform which Diagnostic Assistance V16 is written in is no longer supported by Windows (it was based on Windows 7 technology).

Q. Why are you stopping support for Diagnostic Assistance V16?

A. The official support from Microsoft for Windows 7 has stopped.

Q. Will I still be able to use my Diagnostic Assistance V16?

A. Yes you can still use Diagnostic Assistance Version 16. However, it is likely that future Windows 10 updates could cause problems running Diagnostic Assistance Version 16. It is likely, as newer versions of Windows 10 are released, that eventually, Version 16 will cease to function due to technology changes in the Windows 10 operating system.

Q. Is this the end for Diagnostic Assistance?

A. No, in anticipation of Microsoft stopping support for Windows 7, we have based the latest Diagnostic Assistance Version 17 development on the Windows 10 platform.

Q. Why this a sudden change?

A. We have been working on the Diagnostic Assistance 17 software project for the past year, knowing that Window 7 was coming to the end of its life.

Q. Will Diagnostic Assistance Version 17 be free?

A. Diagnostic Assistance Version 17 is a new release with new content and will be a ‘paid for’ release. Your continued support buying our software enables us to develop new content and support the Diagnostic Assistance platform.

Q. What new stuff is there in Version 17?

A. There will be around 521 topics in version 17. We have added new sections on AdBlue, SCR and NOx systems for diesels. We have added new component tests, added new fault code look-ups and new diagnostic tests. We have also added a new symptom analysis section to help guide you in your diagnostics. We have updated the other articles and technical subjects to reflect changes in vehicle technology.

Q. Will is still need the Blue USB Dongle to run version 17?

A. No. Although the Dongles worked very well, we felt it more convenient for you if we moved away from the USB. Therefore, we have decided to move away from hardware keys and move to an online license server instead.

Q. Will there be regular updates in the new version?

A. Yes. We have also implemented an automatic update feature in Diagnostic Assistance Version 17. This is one of the many benefits of upgrading. This will enable us to deliver new content to you automatically.

Q. Will I have to pay for these regular updates?

A. Diagnostic Assistance Version 17 has moved to an annual license model. This means that all of the new updates are included in the annual license fee.

Q. Will it be more expensive than DA V16?

A.  Pricing is being finalised, but we expect it to be the less than £300 per year. This will include 2 laptop/pc installs hosted on the same IP address (for one workshop/business).

Q. Why have you moved to an annual fee model for Version 17?

A. Software and content development is a very costly process. The annual license model is required to ensure that we can continue to keep the content and software up-to-date and proved you with the best product and back-up possible.

Q. What are the next steps?

A. Follow the link to raise a ticket to get your free maintenance release for V16 Windows 10. We will let you know when Version 17 is ready to go.

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Great RetroEVmod. Well done to all involved.