Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition welcomes TOPDON US as new corporate sponsor
TOPDON US is now a corporate sponsor of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC). The sponsorship aims to help advance the need for competent automotive and transportation technicians and support the organization's efforts to build an essential skills-based certification model for the two key industries. In addition to financial support and product donation, TOPDON's U.S. Training and Development Manager, Haakan Light, will serve on AVTECC's Governing Board.
AVTECC certifications can be administered through training organizations and schools, as well as dealerships and repair facilities. The organization is led by its founding officers and board of directors, which is made up of leaders from across the OEM, aftermarket, and education industries. AVTECC currently offers the EV Safe Certification that is designed to require technicians to demonstrate the skills required to work safely on today's complex EVs.
What people are saying
"Establishing a national, standardized certification process that considers aptitude as well as skills competency is vital to the future of the automotive and transportation industries," said Chad Schnitz, vice president of TOPDON US. "Automotive technology and design are growing at a rapid pace, and its repair modern ICE and EV drivetrains. AVTECC's certification process will help new technicians better demonstrate their skills, offering added assurance to their employers and customers. We're proud to help support AVTECC's initiative through our TOP-UP program."
"We continue to look to business leaders like TOPDON to help us carry out our mission to create a new standard of excellence for automotive and transportation technicians," said David Macholz, president and CEO, AVTECC. "Only considering the aptitude of technicians through multiple-choice exams falls short of an accurate skills assessment. Our programs are designed to take a holistic approach to certification and ensure that there is a performance-based component that ensures each candidate has the knowledge and skills to prepare them for a successful career as automotive technicians."
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