MOT Training
An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test follows the set criteria of the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency). It is an annual assessment of all vehicles in the UK that are three years old and involves carrying out different vehicle safety checks.
Ace Reovery offers MOT testing course to polish your skills by providing practical training. If you want to become an MOT tester, you can check the following eligibility criteria, required qualifications, and accreditations to get registered for our MOT testing course.
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Eligibility Criteria
If you want to get registered for our MOT testing course to become an MOT tester, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- Possess a current and full UK driving license for that specific class of vehicle you want to test.
- Have no unspent convictions for a criminal offence.
- Be a skilful mechanic with a minimum of four years of full-time job experience offering services and repairs for the type of vehicles you will test.
- Have a good reputation.
If you want to be an MOT tester of class 3 or 5, you should have:
- Level 2 testing certificate for class 4 and 7 vehicles (Group B)
- Passed MOT demonstration test on receiving your level 2 certificate
Qualifications and Accreditations
If you want to become an MOT tester for class 3, 4, 5, or 7 vehicles, you should have any of the accepted qualifications or accreditations, such as:
- NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications), SVQs (Scottish Vocational Qualifications), or VQRs (Vocationally-Related Qualifications)
These qualifications should be in:
- Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy vehicle), level 3
- Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy vehicle), level 3
It would help if you had city and guilds qualification in the following:
- Automotive Qualification, NVQ Level 3
- Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Craft Studies (full Part 2 or 3)
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 (full Part 2 or 3)
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, modular – Part 3 (needs 3 modules)
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, Pre 381 syllabus (full Part 2)
- Motor Vehicle Technician’s Certificate (full Part 1)
- Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 (full Level 2 or 3)
You are eligible to take an MOT testing course if you have any of these qualifications:
- BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council), National Certificate or ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) in Motor Vehicle Engineering studies
- IMI Level 3 National Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light or Heavy Vehicle)
- National Craft Certification with a specialism in Vehicle Maintenance and Electronic Systems
- Scottish Vocational Educational Council National Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics and Systems (Part 3)
You should have an ATA accreditation ID card received after the completion of your qualification, and you should have an ATA (Automotive Technician Accreditation) in the following to take this course:
- ABC Awards Accreditation in Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment
- Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
- Light Vehicle Inspection Technician
Mot Demonstration Test (Class 1, 2, 4, and 7)
On receiving your level 2 MOT testing certificate, it is compulsory to pass an MOT demonstration test. The demonstration test can be given at our training centre after your course completion or at an MOT testing station where you work. Make sure to bring the enlisted things while taking your test:
- Vehicle (almost three years old)
- UK driving license
- Photo ID/License (in case you do not possess a photocard license)
- Level 2 MOT testing award certificate
- Basic DBS certificate
A DVSA examiner takes the test, and you will be carrying out a demonstration, recording the results in the MOT testing service’s practice version, and answering the questions related to MOT.
MOT Testing Award
Upon completing your course, you receive a Level 2 MOT testing award in either Group A (class 1 and 2 vehicles) or Group B (class 4 and 7 vehicles). You also receive a certificate required for booking and taking a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Demonstration Test.
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Course Assessments
Our MOT testing course requires you to pass the following two assessments:
- Multiple choice questions test
- Practical assessment
Course Duration
Our MOT testing course covers both theory and practical training, and the duration varies for both groups as follows:
- Group A (class 1 and 2 vehicles) – 16 hours with approximately 4 hours of practical training
- Group B (class 4 and 7 vehicles) – 29 hours with approximately 8 hours of practical training
Course Components
Our MOT testing course covers the following aspects:
- Safe working strategies in the vehicle test centre
- Working relationships in the vehicle test center
- Overseeing your own professional development being an MOT tester
- Performing pre-test checks
- Undertaking an MOT test
MOT Testing Award
Upon completing your course, you receive a Level 2 MOT testing award in either Group A (class 1 and 2 vehicles) or Group B (class 4 and 7 vehicles). You also receive a certificate required for booking and taking a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT Demonstration Test.
FAQs
The validity of an MOT certificate is 12 months, beginning from the expiry date of your previous certificate and not from your test day.
It takes almost 45-60 minutes to complete an MOT test.
Becoming an MOT tester can help you earn more, ranging from £21,000 to £30,000 per year, provide flexibility to perform MOT tests in the evening or weekends, and enhance your skills to deal with different kinds of vehicles.
An MOT tester is supposed to complete certain checks before issuing the MOT certificate, which includes Vehicle Identification Number, Registration Plate, Lights, Steering and Suspension, Wipers and Washer Bottle, Windscreen, Horn, Seatbelts, Seats, Fuel Systems, Emissions, Bodywork, Doors, Mirrors, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres.
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