ADAS TechSafe Technician Forecast - April 2025

Each quarter, we track the growth of the UK’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technician workforce through TechSafe certification data.

This April 2025 briefing reviews trends from Q4 2024 and early Q1 2025, and highlights the urgent need to train more technicians as the number of vehicles with Level 2 autonomy continues to grow.

ADAS TechSafe Technician Forecast: April 2025 at a glance

• 552 ADAS-related certificates and accreditations were issued in Q4 2024
• 2024 saw a record 1,953 ADAS certifications across the UK
• The total number of certified ADAS technicians now stands at 6,000
• Certified ADAS technicians make up just 2% of the UK workforce
• Vehicles with Level 2 autonomy could reach 57 percent of the fleet by 2032
• The UK may need around 129,078 trained technicians to meet future demand

Q4 2024 certification figures

In Q4 2024, regulators issued 552 ADAS-related certificates and accreditations eligible for TechSafe recognition. This brought the total number of certified ADAS technicians in the UK to 6,000.

Across the full year, 1,953 ADAS certifications were awarded, making 2024 the highest annual figure recorded so far. However, overall take-up stays low compared to workforce needs.

Early outlook for Q1 2025

Unofficial IMI data shows a drop in early 2025, with 327 awards issued in Q1. This raises the total to 6,054 certified ADAS technicians, which represents just 2% of the UK’s technician workforce.

Looking ahead: the growing demand

Around 20% of the UK car fleet currently features some form of Level 2 autonomy. Forecasts suggest this could rise to 57% by 2032.

Based on these trends, the UK may need around 129,078 trained technicians to support safe maintenance, calibration and repair of vehicles with ADAS features.

The technician’s evolving role

The rise of software-managed diagnostics continues to blur the lines around technician responsibilities in ADAS work. However, sectors like body repair and glazing will continue to rely on skilled professionals who understand how ADAS technology integrates with vehicle systems.