Steering the future of skills in bus and coach engineering
Get ready for the 13th Annual Bus and Coach Skills Challenge – brought to you by IRTE - the pioneers behind the irtec and workshop accreditation schemes, the gold standard in the industry. Join us this Summer as we celebrate excellence in road transport engineering and push the boundaries of skill development.
The 2025 edition is on a mission to discover and elevate the next generation of talented bus and coach technicians. We're searching for passionate PSV technicians and apprentices from across the country to take on challenging opportunities that will test, develop, and sharpen their skills.
Whether you're a small, medium, or large bus and coach operator, we invite you to put forward your best teams to compete in this prestigious, DVSA-backed initiative. Don't miss the chance to be part of an award-winning event that celebrates the very best in the industry and shapes the future of road transport engineering.
The 2025 challenge will take place at S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol on 2-6 June 2025 followed by an awards ceremony in July where the winners will be crowned.
Skills Challenge news
Record-Breaking Entry number of entries for IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 Mark a Major Milestone for the Sector
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2025 is set to be the most competitive in its 13-year history. With 124 entries received from apprentices, technicians, and qualified engineers across the UK, this year's competition has more than double the number of applications received in 2024.
GYS Sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge 2025, Championing Workshop Innovation and Technical Talent
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers is delighted to welcome GYS a global leader in automotive equipment manufacturing as a sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge 2025.
IRTE Skills Challenge 2025: Paving the Way for Professional Growth in the Bus and Coach Industry
As we approach the 2025 edition, the competition continues to attract talented individuals eager to test their skills and gain valuable industry recognition.