The International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC) is a 501c3 Not-for-Profit Organization
The purpose of AVTECC is to provide the automotive and transportation workforce with a model for industry professionalization through the development of industry standards that support educational program accreditation, and professional certification. Through this purpose AVTECC will benefit the workforce, employers, and the motoring public by certifying skills competency that will foster consumer confidence.
OUR VISION
With advancements in vehicle technology the industry requires a skilled workforce. The AVTECC professional certification program requires skills-based testing and a commitment to life-long learning.
Vehicle electrification and autonomy require technicians and related personnel to work on or around high-voltage systems, complex battery technologies and chemistries , and intricate collision avoidance systems. AVTECC certification validates the skills required to diagnose and repair these complex systems in alignment with industry standards, reducing safety risk and repair costs associated with an underprepared workforce.
Industry Standards
Automotive and transportation workforce industry standards are developed through the continual engagement of our board of industry stakeholders to inform best practices and workforce skills certification.
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AVTECC's standards reflect the latest in technology including EV, electrified drivetrain technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, and more.
Technician
Certification
AVTECC provides an international professional certification model for advanced vehicle technologies and includes certifications for technicians, related service personnel, and first responders that ensure a prepared workforce.
AVTECC's certification program measures skills through performance-based skills certification.
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Our program seeks to remove the barriers to career advancement by allowing career seekers to visualize a pathway to good jobs and provides industry professionals an opportunity to build their skill-set leading to increased earnings potential.
Program
Accreditation
The accreditation of secondary and post-secondary educational institutions and professional training programs is vital in articulating a clear pathway from education to the workforce. Based on informed input from industry and scholarly research, educational standards provide the basis for high-quality technical programming.
The world of education is diverse in population and geography. AVTECC accreditation provides an educational framework that provides a consistency of outcomes with a flexible model of implementation that allows programs to fine-tune instruction based on local industry needs.
Instruction leading to student professional certification can be delivered by the program allowing graduates to fast-track a path to success in the field.
Industry Research
Industry and educational research inform practice and provide guidance toward the continuous improvement of standards, accreditation, and certification.
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FOR THE CONSUMER
Maintain and Repair Your Vehicle with Peace of Mind
The purchase or lease of a vehicle is the second largest expense in most households. AVTECC certified technicians will care for your investment and make sure your car is fixed right the first time....
1,000,000+
TECHNICIANS IN THE WORKFORE
100,000+
STUDENTS IN TECHNICIAN EDUCATION PIPELINE ANNUALLY
