Newsletter Volume 1: Issue 3
May 2010
ATT Training Ltd
Automotive Technician Training 2010 Manifesto—Our Ten Pledges I hereby promise that: Special points of interest:
Fantastic multimeter and oscilloscope simulations coming soon
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We will not increase the price of ATT during 2010
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If we increase in 2011 it will only be inline with inflation
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The structure of the material will be changed to match the 2010 standards, and be ready well in time for the new term
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Our already excellent support will get even better
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New features will be added to the material
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New and updated content will be added
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Simulations will be created to allow students to take real multimeter readings and view oscilloscope patterns
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No duck houses will be purchased from company funds
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More images will be added to the database
10. Free training sessions will continue to be offered ...and we keep our promises!
Tom Denton
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Ideas New National Standards—no problem for ATT users, we are already creating new material and structures
It seems inevitable that, regardless of who forms the next Government, FE will face cuts. No matter how much we at ATT work to improve our material, keep costs down and offer highquality support, it may still be difficult for you to raise funds. So, here are some really useful suggestions, because to lose such high quality materials to save a few pounds per week seems crazy to us:
Plan your next renewal now and start the bidding process if necessary
Consider a modest materials charge for the students and supply them with a copy of our DVD (we can supply you reasonable quantities at just £1 each)
Approach your resource manager and see if joint funding is possible
Buy ATT textbooks in bulk and sell them on to the students. Some colleges make enough profit doing this to pay for the license!
ATT Training Ltd
Whitegates Business Centre Alexander Lane Shenfield Essex CM15 8QF Phone: +44 (0)208 3388 399 Fax: +44 (0)208 3388 399 E-mail: info@atttraining.com
As the leading provider of automotive training blended learning systems in the UK and USA, ATT specialise in the creation of electronic training materials for the automotive education sector and automotive industry. Working with world class automotive companies ATT has a substantial training resource that comprises over 8000 screens of learning coupled with a 750 page textbook, 10,000 image database, 300 worksheets, and over 1,600 randomly generated multiple-choice questions. Having control over this intellectual property allows ATT to bespoke and re-brand but, most importantly, respond to clients in a timely and cost effective way. The automotive team is led by Tom Denton the UK best selling automotive author.
www.atttraining.com
2010 ATT Update... New features Button added to the interface to pause the voiceover on all screens. Install/Copy to hard drive built in to the ‘About’ screen Option to export VLE standard files now built in to the DVD Online updater built in so new features and content will be available instantly New format for resource database videos/animations allowing easy zoom and more
Updates New default interface – but very similar so still easy to use Better music on all activities! Minor updates and improvements (many thanks to all those who helped me find these)
New content
New structure to match 2010 framework Additional multiple-choice questions Hybrid vehicles – large section now included Extended coverage of multiplexing Detailed content on electronic suspension GPS content increased significantly New units on ‘coaching’ and valeting Key skills renamed as functional skills! Rotary engine and two-stroke animations Multimeter testing simulations
No additional cost or price increase! Hybrid Integrated Motor Assist