John Couldridge, a 20-year-old who works for Inchcape Honda in Romford, Essex has been named as the UK’s top young automotive technician.
To win the prestigious title, a part of the prestigious Skillauto competition, he had to show superb diagnostic and repair skills on a variety of vehicles and systems.
Currently working on an NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance, John is on the Honda Apprenticeship Programme.
Skillauto is run by the IMI (The Institute of the Motor Industry) and aims to promote exceptional skills demonstrated by young people in the industry.
Speaking about the prize Lesley Woolley, who manages Skillauto, said: “Our congratulations go to John and the six other light vehicle technicians who competed in the UK Skillauto final. All the finalists have demonstrated the world class skill levels at which individuals now need to work at in the automotive sector, this re-enforces their status as professional engineers and delivers long overdue status and respect.”
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Date Published: July 06, 2009
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