Automotive Technology is a significant sector within the automotive engineering industry, Automotive Technology covers the maintenance/inspection and repair of passenger car light vans etc.
Automotive Technology includes a wide range of skills, high standards and critical thinking and process applications and problem solving.
Light Vehicle Service Technicians service and repair vehicles such as cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.
See how Billie-Jo benefited from competing.
Collect, analyse and organise information
Communicate ideas and information
Plan and organise work activities
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Solve problems
Use current technology
Comply with H&S legislation
Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023
The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)
The Automotive Technology National Qualifier takes place in June at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry, for a one-day competition consisting of six practical tasks: of 45 minutes duration, task on selected heavy vehicle systems.
Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced
Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals
The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals
Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2024 for the WorldSkills 2026 Cycle, subject to the skill progressing to the international competition cycle.