Duration: 4 days

Cost £999 (Additional £300 for assessment by DVSA on the live MOT bay)

From September 2016, any candidate who wishes to become an MOT Tester must now complete a formal qualification through a training provider rather than attending a DVSA three-day course. Candidates must have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle class in which they want to be tested and hold a Level 3 qualification recognised by the DVSA. They must also be a skilled mechanic with a minimum four years’ full-time employment, working in the servicing and repair of the vehicle types to be tested. Candidates should be of good repute and have no unspent convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT testing scheme or the motor trade or involving acts of violence or intimidation. This intensive course will incorporate 29 guided learning hours, eight of which must be practical. Candidates must undertake an external exam in the form of an online test from the IMI platform. This test consists of 40 questions to be answered in 75 minutes, spanning the content of all five units. Candidates must also successfully undertake internal practical assessments provided by IMI. The following units will be covered:

• Working safely within a vehicle testing centre
• Communicating with colleagues and customers
• Managing and maintaining CPD requirements
• Carrying out pre-test checks
• Carrying out MOT tests