The irtec Licence is a nationally recognised accreditation scheme achieved by completion of both online and practical assessment.
Achieving an irtec licence demonstrates to any road transport industry employer that the vehicle technician has achieved the required standard to undertake vehicle inspections.
To gain an irtec licence, technicians will complete an online assessment. On successful completion, this is followed by a practical skills assessment of individual inspection technique.
Once accredited, irtec technicians agree to abide by the irtec code of conduct, receive a licence card, certificate (valid for 5 years) and are placed on the irtec Technicians Directory.
irtec routes available from Logistics UK:
Inspection Technician:
Price On Application
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Heavy Goods Vehicle, Medium Goods Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle Trailer, Public service Vehicle, Technicians with a minimum level of 3 years’ experience servicing and inspecting vehicles or hold a relevant industry nationally recognised competence qualification (SVQ, NVQ, or VCQ) as well as a minimum of 1 year’s post qualification experience in an appropriate role.
The purpose of an irtec assessment is to demonstrate the correct inspection methods and use of appropriate equipment and information to make judgements on the serviceability of vehicle systems and components.
Step One: undertake an online theory test (Under Pinning Knowledge) consisting of 40 muti-choice questions relating to legislation and roadworthiness.
Technicians must achieve a minimum pass mark of 70%.
The Inspection Technician knowledge test is known as ‘open book’, this means the Technician must be allowed access to the appropriate:
• DVSA HGV or PSV inspection manual
• Guide to maintaining roadworthiness: commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles.
The irtec knowledge test for Inspection Technician includes the following sections:
• Body
• Brakes
• Chassis
• Electrical systems
• Engine and transmission
• Licence and Enforcement
• Steering and suspension
• Vehicle categories
• Wheels and tyres
On successful completion of the UPK the technician must complete a practical assessment.
Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV)
Practical Assessment 1.5 hours
Underpinning Knowledge Tests 1 hour
40 Questions - Pass mark of 70%
Public Service Vehicle (PSV)
Practical Assessment 1.5 – 2 hours
Underpinning Knowledge Tests 1 hour
40 Questions - Pass mark of 70%
Heavy Vehicle Trailer (HVT)
Practical Assessment 1 – 1.5 hours
Underpinning Knowledge Tests 1 hour
40 Questions - Pass mark of 70%
Medium Goods Vehicle (MGV)
Practical Assessment 1 – 1.5 hours
Underpinning Knowledge Tests 1 hour
40 Questions - Pass mark of 70%
Timings are approximate and may vary depending on individual experience.
Logistics UK can help you choose a course or develop a unique training programme that is right for you, we will be delighted to answer any questions you may have. You can also call us on 03717 11 22 22.
For organisations that have in-house trainers and training facilities, the Consortium gives members the opportunity to deliver Driver CPC courses without having to apply for accreditation through the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Logistics UK can help you choose a course or develop a unique training programme that is right for you, we will be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Call us on 03717 11 22 22
