Entry Requirements
Be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years full-time employment in the service
Duration
35 hours
Study Mode
Part time
Timetable
Various
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Overview
This qualification is for individuals who want or need to become MOT testers.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to undertake this qualification in order to be an MOT Tester, a learner must:
- Have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes they want to test
- Be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years full-time employment in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested. (Apprentices who have been employed for 4 years are eligible.)
- Have no unspent convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT testing scheme or the motor trade, or involving acts of violence or intimidation
- Be ‘of good repute’
- And to become a nominated tester (NT) for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles they must also have an ‘appropriate’ qualification.
An Appropriate Qualification is per below:
(If you do not have one of these qualifications, please contact us before making your booking)
Awarding Body |
Qualification |
Aberdeen Technical College |
Stage II in Motor Vehicle Mechanics' Work |
Automotive Skills |
Modern Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair |
Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) |
Inspection Technician - Route: Light Vehicle |
Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) |
Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician |
Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) |
Light Vehicle Master Technician |
Barnfield College |
Level III NVQ in Motor Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems - Year 3 Light Vehicle |
Bolton Institute of Higher Education |
Higher National Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
Business and Technology education Council (BTEC) |
BTEC Naional Diploma in Engineering (Motor Vehicle Studies) |
CENTRA (North Western Regional Advisory Council for Further Education) |
Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, Light and Heavy Vehicles - Part II (First year) |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
4100 Progression Award in Automotive Vehicle Servicing and Repair - Level III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Automobile Engineering Practice |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate for Motor Vehicle Technicians |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Light Vehicle Mechanics' Craft Studies - Part II or III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics' Craft Studies - Part II or III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice - Part II |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies - Part II or III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Modular - Part III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (pre 381 syllabus) - Part II |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Motor Cehicle Craft Studies, 381 - Part II or III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics' Work - Part II |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repair and Motor Vehicle Engineering |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate of Motor Vehicle Technician - Part I |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Certificate in Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 - Level II or III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF Level |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Full Technological Certificate for Motor Vehicle Technicians |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Certificate in Engineering, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Diploma in Engineering - Military Vehicles |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III NVQ in Automotive Maintenance and Repair Heavy Vehicle |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III NVQ in Car and Commercial Vehicle Repair |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III NVQ in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Level III VRQ Diploma in Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
Modular Certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies - Part III |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
The Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies |
City & Guilds of London Institute |
The National Craft Certificate - Motor Vehicle Studies |
The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers |
Certificate of Trade Proficiency in Inspector Vehicles |
The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers |
Certificate of Trade Proficiency in Support Vehicle Repair (All Variants) |
The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers |
Certificate of Trade Proficiency in Vehicle Mechanic Senior |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Advanced Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Multi-Skill) |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Level III NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Level III NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering (QCF) |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Level III NVQ in Automotive Engineering Vehicle Fitting |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Level III NVQ in Engineering Assembly |
EAL - EMTA Awards |
Level III NVQ in Engineering Maintenance |
East Midland Educational Union |
Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, Part II - First Year: Light Vehicle Mechanics |
East Midland Further Education Council |
381 Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, Part II - First Year (Light Vehicle Mechanics) |
East Midland Further Education Council |
Certificate - 390 Motor Vehicle Technicians' Course - Second Year |
EDI Awards |
Level III NVQ in Transport Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical) |
Engineering Training Authority (EnTra) |
Level III NVQ in Engineering Maintenance |
Engineering Training Authority (EnTra) |
Level III NVQ in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Advanced Automotive Engineer |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Associate Member |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair (600 Series) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Certificate in Light Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Certificated Automotive Engineer |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Diploma for Automotive Master Technicians |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Diploma in Automobile Engineering and Management |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level II and III NVQ in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (VCQ) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III Diploma in Transport Engineering Maintenance for Passenger Carrying Vehicles (Mechanical) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III NVQ Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III NVQ in Transport Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Heavy Vehicles) |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Level IV Diploma for Automotive Master Technicians - Light Vehicle |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Master Automotive Engineer |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Member of the Institute Certificate |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Modern Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Light Vehicles |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Vehicle Mechanic 'B' Class I |
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI Awards) |
Vehicle Mechanic Class I |
Kingston University |
BEng in Automotive Systems Engineering Technology |
The London Chambers of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB) |
Level III NVQ in Maintaining Automotive Vehicles (Mechanical) |
Loughborough College |
Higher National Diploma in Motor Vehicle Management |
Loughborough College |
Level III NVQ in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems |
Loughborough University |
BEng in Automotive Engineering |
MAN Truck and Bus |
Modern Apprenticeship and Level III NVQ in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair |
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MERSETA) |
Level III Qualification Motor Mechanic |
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MERSETA) |
Level IV Qualification Motor Mechanic |
Mercedes-Benz |
Advanced Apprenticeship Program - Level III NVQ and Technical Certificate |
Motor Industry Training Council |
National Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair - Light Vehicles |
National jpint Council for hte Motor Vehicle Retail and Repair Industry |
Certificate for Vehicle Mechanics and Systems |
Northern Counties Technical Examination Council |
Light and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Part II - First year |
Northern Counties Technical Examination Council |
Motor Vehicle Mechanics - Second Year |
North Worcestershire College |
Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
Oxford Brooks University |
BEng in Automotive Engineering |
Oxford Brooks University |
FdSc Road & Race Car Technology |
Oxford Brooks University |
Higher National Certificate Automotive Management and Technology |
Pearson Edexcel |
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
Pearson Edexcel |
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Management and Technology |
Pearson Edexcel |
BTEC National Certificate in Engineering |
Pearson Edexcel |
BTEC National Certificate in Engineering (Motor Vehicle Studies) |
Pearson Edexcel |
BTEC National Certificate or ONC Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Pearson Edexcel |
Level II BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Motor Vehicle Studies) |
Pearson Edexcel |
Level II BTEC First Diploma in Vehicle Service and Technology (Mechanical) |
Pearson Edexcel |
Level III BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair and Technology (Heavy Vehicle) |
Pearson Edexcel |
Level III BTEC National Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Motorsports) |
Pearson Edexcel |
Level III BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Technology (QCF) |
Pearson Edexcel |
TEC Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Prosper |
Modern Apprenticeship in the Motor Industry |
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) |
Level III NVQ in Light Vehicle Mechanics |
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) |
Level III NVQ in Maintaining Automotive Vehicles (Mechanical) |
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) |
Level III NVQ in Maintaining Passenger Carrying Vehicles (Mechanical) |
Remit |
Level III NVQ for Light Vehicle Technician |
Royal Mail |
Apprenticeship with Level III NVQ, BTEC Level III - 4 years |
Salisbury Polytechnic |
Higher National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Automotive |
Scottish Motor Trade Association |
Apprenticeship as Light Vehicle Mechanic |
Scottish Motor Trade Association |
Apprenticeship as Motor Mechanic - 5 years |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Higher National Certificate in Engineering Mechanical |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Higher National Certificate in Motor Vehicle System Diagnostics |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering and Management |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic systems: Maintenance and Repair: Light Vehicle |
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
National Certificate (Third Year) in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Scottish Technical Education Council |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering (Mechanical) - Part I and II |
Scottish Technical Education Council |
Higher Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Scottish Technical Education Council |
Higher Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) |
Higher National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering |
Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair |
Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) |
National Certificate |
Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) |
National Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics & System Part III |
Sheffield Hallam University |
BSc in Automotive Technology |
Stirling Council Youth Support Community Services |
Level III SVQ in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems |
Technician Education Council (TEC) |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering - Level I |
Technician Education Council (TEC) |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering - Level II |
Technician Education Council (TEC) |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering - Level II |
Technician Education Council (TEC) |
Higher National Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering Management |
The University of Derby |
Certificate of Higher Education in Motorsport Technology |
Trident Technology and Business Centre |
Level III Maintenance and Repair of Road Vehicles - Year 3 |
Union of Educational Institutions (UEI) |
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course (Second Year) |
Union of Lancashire & Cheshire Institutes 1969 |
Motor Vehicle Technicians Course First Year |
The University of Hertfordshire |
BEng in Automotive Engineering |
The University of Hertfordshire |
BEng in Mechanical Engineering |
The University of Hertfordshire |
BSc Automotive Technology with Management |
The University of Hertfordshire |
MSc in Automotive Engineering |
The University of Liverpool |
Certificate in Mechanical Science |
The University of Liverpool |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology |
The University of Plymouth |
Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
The University of Teeside |
Higher National Diploma in Motor Vehicle Management |
Waltham Forest Chamber of Commerce Training Trust |
Level III NVQ Modern Apprenticeship as Motor Vehicle Mechanic |
Warwickshire College |
Level III Maintenance and Repair of Road Vehicles - Year 3 |
Warwickshire Group Training Association |
National Craft Certificate |
Welsh Joint Education Committee |
Certificate of Motor Vehicle Technicians - Part I |
Wessex Vocational Training Limited |
Level III NVQ Light Vehicle Mechanics |
West Midlands Advisory Council for Further Education and Training |
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (First Year) - Part II |
What will I study?
The content of this qualification has been designed to reflect the contents of the National Occupational Standards for MOT Testers. The content of the qualification includes:
- working safely within a vehicle test centre
- communicating with colleagues and customers
- how to manage and maintain their CPD
- carrying out pre-test checks
- carrying out an MOT test
It is based on the suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by the IMI in conjunction with DVSA and the MOT industry in 2015.
How will I be assessed?
External assessments
These qualifications are subject to externally set and externally marked assessment in the form of online tests delivered through the IMI online testing platform.
Therefore IMI has developed a bank of questions that will be randomly selected to cover the knowledge requirements of the qualification. This test will consist of 40 questions, to be answered in 75 minutes and will span the breadth of the content for each of the units.
**Learners must provide evidence in writing of their 4 years full-time employment with their application, otherwise they will not be accepted onto the course**
Internal assessments
In addition to the externally set and externally marked online tests, learners must successfully undertake practical assessments provided by IMI.
Bookings must be made no later than 2 weeks in advance of a date below to ensure that we can organise your registration with IMI and candidates must arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to the course start time.
**Please note that following successful completion of this course, candidates must contact the DVSA for final sign off before they are able to Test vehicles**
Please note, from 1 April 2022, some MOT testers will need to provide a basic disclosure certificate (also known as a DBS check) before they can carry out a demonstration test.
This change will apply to:
- newly qualified MOT testers
- suspended MOT testers (2 or 5 years) who want to return to testing
- MOT testers who have not carried out an MOT test in the last 5 years
Please visit MOT special notice 03-22: DBS checks for new and returning MOT testers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more information.
For more information
For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 292500 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk

Rated "Good" by Ofsted
January 2022