Course overview
irtec (Inspection Technician) City of Bristol CollegeThis short course is for vehicle technicians in the HGV and Trailer sectors; it’s an assessment that can be delivered over 1 or 2 days (up to a maximum of 2 days) to suit each individual, your experience and what works best for you.
A nationally recognised licence, you will work towards gaining an irtec licence, or a re-accreditation (Re-accreditation is for candidates whose irtec licence is still in date).
This qualification demonstrates to employers in the road transport industry that an inspection technician, or a service maintenance technician has reached the required standard to undertake vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Employing irtec-qualified inspection technicians is best practice and protects OCRS scores.
For any further enquiries, please email: John.luxton@cityofbristol.ac.uk
How to Express your Interest
Please express your interest by filling in the below form and a member of the team will get back to you:
Irtec Pre-requisite Enrolment Form
Irtec Pre-requisite Enrolment Form
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| FPP0395D01-1 | Variable Dates | Flexible, contact College | Groups (mixed days) | 12.00 | 09:00 | Parkway Centre |
This course costs £450. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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| FPP0396D01-1 | Variable Dates | Flexible, contact College | Groups (mixed days) | 12.00 | 09:00 | Parkway Centre |
This course costs £450. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for technicians working in the commercial vehicle sector. You need to be aged 19+ to join the course.
What you'll learn
During this short course, you will work towards gaining an inspection licence. This will show employers that you are qualified to carry out vehicle inspections.
Course entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement is 3 years industrial experience or a Level 3 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification) plus at least one year’s experience in a relevant industrial environment.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
In order to achieve an irtec licence, you must carry out an underpinning-knowledge test before completing a practical assessment. Both assessments can be carried out at an irtec-approved centre.
Future career and study opportunities
This course can help you progress your career in the sector. For instance, it could help you progress into a management role or become a Senior Technician.
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