MOT NEW TESTER CLASS 4&7

At S&B Automotive Academy we can provide the complete training package enabling you to become a registered class 4&7 MOT tester. Training will take place at our Academy in Bristol by experienced professionals over the following format. • 6 hours pre-course online Training - this will be sent via email. • 3 Days Training at S&B Academy • 1 Day assessment The assessment day will be either on the Thursday or Friday following the course and this will be allocated on booking on a first come first served basis.

Description

REQUIREMENTS 

  • A copy of your level 3 light vehicle inspection certificate.
  • A completed tester liability form, which will need to include a case sensitive licence check code for S&B to process (this code can be found through the following GOV website https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence). This code is for one time use only, please do not carry out the check yourself.  

CONTENT

There are 5 units which are covered within the training:

  • Safe working practices in the test centre

  • Working relationships within the test centre

  • Manage own professional development as an MOT Tester

Carry out pre-test checks for a statutory periodic roadworthiness test

  • Carry out a statutory periodic roadworthiness test.

QUALIFICATION

Once your training has been completed you will be able to apply to the DVSA to become an authorised MOT tester.

  • Copy of your level 3 light vehicle inspection certificate  
  • A completed tester liability form, which will need to include a case sensitive code for S & B to check your drivers licence (this code can be found through the following GOV website, please DO NOT carry out the check yourself)  https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence )

Eligibility

To take an MOT testing 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
  • and to become a MOT Tester for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles they must also have an ‘appropriate’ qualification. Check the full list of accepted qualifications and accreditations.

https://www.gov.uk/become-an-mot-tester/eligibility

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