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IRTEC HGV inspection course

 

About the Course

Who is this course for?

The course is designed to train and prepare the HGV Inspection technician to a standard where they can undertake the IRTEC HGV Inspection Technician assessment and gain the accredited 5-year IRTEC licence for the Inspection of HGV vehicles. Along with knowledge of the Good Vehicle Operators’ commitments to road safety.

How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered in 1 day at our Skillnet training centre in Croxley Green.

This can also be delivered in your own centre if booking for multiple candidates.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for IRTEC inspection is either; 3 years industrial experience working on LGVs (trucks) and/or PCVs (buses) or an industry recognised Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle maintenance (IMI, C&G or equivalent).

Why Choose this course?

IRTEC is the premier accreditation scheme that assesses the safety and competence of technicians who inspect heavy vehicles.  Technicians who take the IRTEC test are assessed on their theoretical and practical skills and, if successful, are awarded an IRTEC licence.  This licence certifies the individual, rather than the employer, and can be used to demonstrate a common standard of skills from one company to the next?

How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered in 1 day at our Skillnet training centre in Croxley, Watford.

What is covered in the course?

The training should refresh and prepare you in the following areas

• Licensing and who it applies to.
• How to categorise defects and the associated paperwork.
• Operator compliance risk score (OCRS).
• Health & Safety (Risk assessment, requirements, duties etc).
• Inspection routines and testing methods as laid out in the DVSA manual covering – Vehicle Body, Braking Systems, Inspection Routines, Transmission, Steering and Suspension and Wheels and Tyres.