MOT Testing City & Guilds Level 2 Award (classes 4 and 7)

To be eligible to undertake this qualification, learners must:

• be aged 18 or over
• have a current and full UK driving licence for a vehicle class within the test group they wish to test
• be a skilled technician with at least 4 years’ full-time employment, permitted by law, in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested
• hold an accepted qualification or accreditation at Level 3 or above, or an accepted equivalent accreditation such as VTAA
• have no unspent convictions for criminal offences as described in the MOT Testing Guide
• not be currently suspended or disqualified from MOT testing
• be of good repute

Learners must provide suitable evidence of their identity, driving licence, employment history and accepted qualification or accreditation.

• Learners wishing to test class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles must hold an accepted qualification or accreditation. Common accepted qualifications include relevant Level 3 VRQ, NVQ or SVQ qualifications in vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as a range of accepted City & Guilds, IMI, BTEC and other motor vehicle qualifications
• Learners who do not hold a formal Level 3 motor vehicle qualification may be able to progress through an accepted equivalent accreditation, such as the SEG Awards Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment (VTAA)
• Learners should check the current GOV.UK list of accepted qualifications and accreditations, or contact the training provider before enrolment if they are unsure whether their qualification is accepted

The qualification content reflects the requirements for prospective MOT testers and includes:

• working safely within a vehicle test centre
• communicating with colleagues and customers
• managing and maintaining continuing professional development
• carrying out pre-test checks
• carrying out an MOT test

The course includes both theory and practical training. Assessment includes a multiple-choice test and a practical assessment.

Achievement of this qualification enables learners to apply for the DVSA MOT demonstration test.

Before taking the demonstration test, learners will need to meet DVSA requirements, including obtaining a basic DBS check. After passing the DVSA MOT demonstration test, learners can start carrying out MOT tests at approved testing stations where they are registered.

Learners who later wish to test class 3 or class 5 vehicles may need to complete additional training and a further DVSA demonstration test.