Technician Training Initiative

The Technician Training Initiative, known as the TTI, is a permanent sub-group of the Testing Advisory Group central committee, and focuses on maintaining, developing, and recognising the competence of technicians working in the industry. The BTC TTI achieves this goal by initially developing the standards for technician performance and knowledge, and subsequently accrediting technicians who can show they have the appropriate training and experience to meet the standards

The BTC currently has two levels of award, the Standard Level and the Higher Level.  The format for both levels is the same, consisting of both mandatory and optional modules.

Each Mandatory and Optional Module follows the same basic layout and contains the same sections. There is an Overview followed by a more specific Scope, which is in turn followed by the core of the Module in the form of Performance Requirements and Knowledge Requirements. Finally there are a short series of Foundation Questions covering specific aspects of the Module considered particularly important.

Standard level awards are available for Engine Build and/or Engine test whilst the Higher award is available in Engine Test and/or Emissions.

It is important to appreciate that the BTC TTI develops the standards and provides accreditation, but it is the responsibility of the member companies or the individuals concerned to provide training and/or further experience where the standards have not yet been met. The BTC TTI can however, use the experience it has within its member company representatives to suggest suitable training courses.