As of September 5th, 2022 the primary method for requesting a demonstration test will change from the CSC. The applicant will now need to complete an online form on Gov.uk. This change applies to all testers and can be found through the existing tester pages as of 5th September.
Become an MOT tester: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Become an MOT TESTER
Eligibility
To successfully complete an MOT test training course, you must:
- have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes you want to test
- be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years’ full-time employment servicing and repairing the types of vehicles you’re going to test
- have no unspent convictions for criminal offences
- be ‘of good repute’ – the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will decide this to make sure you’re suitable to be an MOT tester
To work as a class 3 or 5 MOT tester, you must have:
- got a level 2 testing certificate in class 4 and 7 vehicles (group B)
- passed an MOT demonstration test after getting your level 2 certificate
You must have an accepted qualification or accreditation if you want to test class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles (cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles).
Qualifications or accreditations that are common:
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs)
You can take the MOT testing course if you have a VRQ, NVQ or SVQ in:
- Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle), level 3
- Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle), level 3
City and Guilds
You can take the MOT testing course if you have a City and Guilds qualification in;
- Automotive Qualification, NVQ level 3
- Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 (full level 2 or 3)
- The Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, modular – part 3 (requires 3 modules)
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 (full part 2 or 3)
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, pre 381 syllabus (full part 2)
- Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Craft Studies (full part 2 or 3)
- Motor Vehicle Technician’s Certificate (full part 1)
Other qualifications
You can also take the MOT testing course if you have one of these qualifications;
- IMI level 3 National Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle)
- National Craft Certification with a specialism of Vehicle Maintenance and Electronic Systems
- Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), National Certificate or Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Motor Vehicle Engineering studies
- Scottish Vocational Educational Council National Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics and Systems (part 3)
Accreditations
You can take the MOT testing course if you have an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) in:
- Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
- Light Vehicle Inspection Technician
You must have a valid ATA accreditation ID card. You’ll have received this when you got your qualification.
You can also take the course if you have an ABC Awards Accreditation in Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment.
Take an MOT Training Courses
The MOT Training Courses available at MTC are:
- The MOT Training Course & Hybrid / EV Level 1 – This course is to become a fully qualified MOT Tester and to raise awareness of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
- MOT Training Course 1 & 2 – This course is to become a fully qualified MOT tester for motorbikes, mopeds and scooters.
- MOT Training Course, Class 4 & 7 – This course is to become a fully qualified MOT tester for cars and vans.
- Managers MOT Course – This course is for individuals who want to manage an MOT Vehicle Test Centre.
Assessments in the course
The course includes:
- a multiple-choice question test
- a practical assessment
You have to pass both of the above to successfully complete the course.
After you’ve done the course
When you complete the course you get a Level 2 MOT Testing Award in either:
- class 1 and 2 vehicles (group A)
- class 4 and 7 vehicles (group B)
You’ will then get a certificate which you need to book and take a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency MOT demonstration test.
MOT demonstration test (class 1, 2, 4 and 7)
You must pass an MOT demonstration test when you’ve got your level 2 MOT testing certificate.
With the new changes from 5th September 2022, here are the steps;
Completing the form
(The following screenshots are in draft and therefore subject to change)
From the become an MOT tester screens select “Start now”
Select the reason for the demonstration test request
Select all test groups being applied for
Enter the applicant’s user ID
Enter the applicants email address
Then enter details of where the demonstration test is to be completed.
Select whether the test will be completed using One Person Test Lane/Automated Test Lane or Two Person Test Lane.
If OPTL/ATL is selected then the applicant should read the information displayed.
The full declaration should be read and acknowledged applicant.
Capture contact details and submit
Once submitted the request will automatically be sent off to the MOT hub for action.
Contact us
If you require any more information or need help on deciding which course to choose, you can contact us on 01274 965008 and one of our professional trainers will be more than happy to help you.
