Heavy Vehicle Technology Competition

Overview

Heavy Vehicle Automotive Technicians inspect, service, maintain and repair large goods vehicles. They carry out mandatory inspections and routine maintenance as well as testing vehicle systems and diagnosing faults before repairing or replacing components to manufacturer specifications. They advise customers on repair work and complete estimates, as well as maintaining service and maintenance records. Today’s technicians use advanced diagnostic equipment in their role, as well as more traditional spanners and wrenches.

The competition has been designed to assess the skills, knowledge and abilities of technicians against current industry standards and working practices. Judges will also look for good time management, problem solving and planning skills.

In addition competitors will be expected to show their competence, skill and knowledge using various tools and workshop equipment e.g. precision measuring tools, multi-meters, diagnostic scan tools and oscilloscopes, data referencing systems, laser wheel alignment equipment, ramps and vehicle hoists, as well as compliance with industry regulations and current Health and Safety legislation. Some training on equipment will be provided during the familiarisation day at the UK finals.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Collect, analyse and organise information
Communicate ideas and information
Plan and organise work activities
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Solve problems
Use current technology

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition.
There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
Entrants must be familiar with all of the core competences (found via the link in the Useful resources section below)
Competitors must be at least 16 years of age on 1st September 2021 and be working towards a level 3 qualification or have achieved this no more than 12 months previous to the competition registration opening.