National Technician Rivalry

by David A. Kolman
Created: June 9, 2011

Photo courtesy of Marsh Galloway, Technology & Maintenance Council

Each year some 100 or so technicians (black shirts) compete in the Hands-On Skills Challenge, evaluated by more than 150 judges (orange shirts), all under the direction of the TMC’s Professional...
Each year some 100 or so technicians (black shirts) compete in the Hands-On Skills Challenge, evaluated by more than 150 judges (orange shirts), all under the direction of the TMC’s Professional Technician Development Committee (blue shirts).
Photo courtesy of Marsh Galloway, Technology & Maintenance Council

TMCSuperTech showcases a technician’s knowledge and skills with medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles through written and hands-on diagnostic and problem-solving tests and challenges.
TMCSuperTech showcases a technician’s knowledge and skills with medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles through written and hands-on diagnostic and problem-solving tests and challenges.

TMCSuperTech competitors who attend any of these training sessions are awarded bonus points. As close as the competition often is, these bonus points can make a big difference in how a competitor finishes.

The PDTC training qualifies for continuing education credit units accepted by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). An independent, non-profit organization, NATEF evaluates technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommends qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE.