Course description

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. The disclosure check must be dated within 3 months of your DVSA demonstration test. For example, a certificate dated 21 February 2022 would not be acceptable for a demonstration test booked for 30 May 2022. Please check with the DVSA for the latest updates.

This qualification is for individuals who want, or need to become MOT testers. 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.

Course goals and objectives

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

Course Dates

Mon 15 May 2023 to Thu 18 May 2023
Mon 22 May 2023 to Thu 25 May 2023
Mon 12 Jun 2023 to Thu 15 Jun 2023
Mon 26 Jun 2023 to Thu 29 Jun 2023
Mon 17 Jul 2023 to Thu 20 Jul 2023
Mon 31 Jul 2023 to Thu 03 Aug 2023
Mon 21 Aug 2023 to Thu 24 Aug 2023
Mon 04 Sep 2023 to Thu 07 Sep 2023
Mon 25 Sep 2023 to Thu 28 Sep 2023
Mon 09 Oct 2023 to Thu 12 Oct 2023
Mon 30 Oct 2023 to Thu 02 Nov 2023
Mon 06 Nov 2023 to Thu 09 Nov 2023
Mon 27 Nov 2023 to Thu 30 Nov 2023
Mon 11 Dec 2023 to Thu 14 Dec 2023