VTS South: 01923 537788
VTS North: 0161 8833 878
IRTEC and IMI Training
and Awarding centre
IRTEC Training Courses & Awarding Centre
IRTEC is recognition of an individual’s current competence, and their commitment to an ethical code of conduct in the commercial vehicle, trailer and passenger carrying vehicle industries.
Technicians who take irtec assessments are tested on their theoretical and practical skills and, if successful, are awarded an irtec licence. An irtec licence certifies the individual rather than the employer and as irtec is based on current competence, licence`s expire after five years.

The accreditation provides a national benchmark of skill which may be used to identify training needs and also in the recruitment of technicians. irtec can be used by individuals and employers as a recognised development path to allow technicians to further their skills and knowledge in the sub- sector in which they operate.

Employers can be confident that technicians are fairly but rigorously assessed through the Quality Assurance of a nationally recognised Awarding Organisation, thus providing consistency of the assessment process.

IRTEC is delivered by a partnership that includes IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and IMI Awards. Available routes and levels irtec offers licence`s at four benchmark career levels which reflect a technician`s job role and experience. Licencie`s can be taken in various vehicle classes including Large Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Bus & Coach (B&C) and Heavy Vehicle Trailer (HVT). Technicians are assessed on both practical competencies and theoretical knowledge. Vehicle Trailer (HVT). Technicians are assessed on both practical competence and theoretical knowledge.
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A wealth of expertise & experience in automotive diagnostics across 2 national offices
SOUTH Watford
01923 537788
NORTH Manchester
0161 8833 878
From small local garage workshops to large fleet operators… we have over 15 years experience in the supply of diagnostics tools
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