— Our Vision, Professional Learning
HGV/PSV Inspection
Technician Training
(IRTEC)
— Our Vision, Professional Learning
HGV/PSV Inspection
Technician Training
(IRTEC)
 Day 1
- Overview of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
- Operator Compliance / OCRS and Earned Recognition
- Daily Vehicle Checks / Responsibilities / Documentation
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Enforcement / Prohibitions / Operating Centre Powers and Sanctions
- Documentation / Defects and Rectification / Inspection Sheets / Maintenance Schedules
- Terminology / Technical terms / Acronyms / Common Phrases
- Stage Test and Case Study
 Day 2
- Introduction to The Category of Defects Layout / Practical Demonstrations
- Use of Notes Column 4
- Introduction to HGV Inspection Manual / MOT Prohibitions / MOT Criteria
- Minor Major and Dangerous Criteria and examples
- HGV Inspection Manual specific areas / Safety Critical items
- HGV Inspection Manual specific areas / Mirrors / Spray Suppression / Tachograph
- The Inspection routine / Paperwork / Process / Legal Documents / Assistance / Tools and Equipment
- Understanding headlamp aim / Roller Road Brake Test / Emissions
- Practical Inspection and Stage Test
- Walk through practical inspection and stage test
- Course summary and feedback
Who is eligible to enroll?
This qualification is open to individuals working as Inspection Technicians who can demonstrate the required level of experience or qualifications.
You must have either:
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience as an Inspection Technician (experience in related sub-sectors such as LCV, HGV, or Bus & Coach may also be considered),
OR
A Level 3 Inspection Technician qualification (SVQ, NVQ, or VCQ) plus at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in an appropriate role.
 Starting From £900 + £500 (Exam Fee) + VAT
 Full HGV + Trailer Package (2 days): £1600 + £800 (Exam Fee) + VAT
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HGV Course
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IRTEC Inspection
Technician Overview
The course is designed to train and prepare PSV inspection technician to a standard where they can undertake the IRTEC PSV inspection technician assessment and gain the accredited 5-year IRTEC licence for the inspection of PSV vehicles. Along with knowledge of the good vehicle operators commitments to road safety.
The course duration is 2 days of 6 hours training. The second day requires access to a PSV vehicle has a GVW of 3.5 Tonnes or more is acceptable.
 Day 1
- Overview of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
- Operator Compliance / OCRS and Earned Recognition
- Daily Vehicle Checks / Responsibilities / Documentation
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Enforcement / Prohibitions / Operating Centre Powers and Sanctions
- Documentation / Defects and Rectification / Inspection Sheets / Maintenance Schedules
- Terminology / Technical terms / Acronyms / Common Phrases
- Stage Test and Case Study
 Day 2
- Introduction to The Category of Defects Layout / Practical Demonstrations
- Use of Notes Column 4
- Introduction to PSV Inspection Manual / MOT Prohibitions / MOT Criteria
- Minor Major and Dangerous Criteria and examples
- PSV Inspection Manual specific areas / Safety Critical items
- PSV Inspection Manual specific areas / Mirrors / Spray Suppression / Tachograph
- The Inspection routine / Paperwork / Process / Legal Documents / Assistance / Tools and Equipment
- Understanding headlamp aim / Roller Road Brake Test / Emissions
- Practical Inspection and Stage Test
- Walk through practical inspection and stage test
- Course summary and feedback
Who is eligible to enroll?
This qualification is open to individuals working as Inspection Technicians who can demonstrate the required level of experience or qualifications.
You must have either:
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant industry experience as an Inspection Technician (experience in related sub-sectors such as LCV, HGV, or Bus & Coach may also be considered),
OR
A Level 3 Inspection Technician qualification (SVQ, NVQ, or VCQ) plus at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in an appropriate role.
 Starting From £1200.00+VAT
Exam Fee £350.00+VAT
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PSV Course
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IRTEC Inspection
Technician Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an IRTEC HGV Inspection Technician licence demonstrate?
An IRTEC HGV Inspection Technician licence demonstrates that you have been assessed against recognised standards for inspecting HGVs and identifying defects that could affect vehicle safety and roadworthiness. The licence is accredited for 5 years.
Why is the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness important for HGV inspectors?
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness helps inspection technicians understand their role in keeping commercial vehicles safe and legally compliant. The course explains how roadworthiness, daily checks, defect reporting and maintenance responsibilities fit together in real fleet operations.
What will I learn about HGV defects and MOT criteria?
You will work through minor, major and dangerous defects, the HGV Inspection Manual, MOT criteria and prohibitions. Practical demonstrations help you understand how these requirements are applied during an actual vehicle inspection.
Does the training include practical HGV inspection?
Yes. Day 2 is focused heavily on practical inspection work and includes the inspection routine, safety-critical items, paperwork, legal documents, tools and equipment, headlamp aim, roller brake testing and emissions. You will also complete a practical inspection and stage test.
What HGV vehicle is needed for the practical training?
For Day 2, you need access to an HGV over 3,500kg GVW. Both a rigid vehicle and tractor unit are acceptable.
How does the course prepare me for the IRTEC assessment?
The training combines underpinning knowledge with practical inspection activities. You will cover areas such as defect categorisation, inspection documentation, safety-critical components and testing procedures before completing practical inspection and stage-test activities.
Can an experienced LCV or Bus & Coach technician take the HGV Inspection Technician route?
Potentially, yes. The entry criteria allow relevant experience from related sectors such as LCV, HGV, or Bus & Coach to be considered. Candidates can qualify through either the required industry experience or a relevant Level 3 Inspection Technician qualification plus post-qualification experience.
What are OCRS and Earned Recognition, and why should an inspection technician understand them?
OCRS and Earned Recognition form part of the wider operator-compliance picture. Understanding them helps inspection technicians see how effective vehicle inspections and maintenance contribute to an operator’s overall compliance and road-safety responsibilities.
What paperwork should an HGV Inspection Technician understand?
The course covers practical documentation including inspection sheets, defect and rectification records, maintenance schedules, legal documents and inspection paperwork. This is important because a good inspection is not just about finding defects—it also involves recording and communicating them correctly.
Is PSV Inspection Technician training different from HGV Inspection Technician training?
The overall two-day structure is similar, but the practical content is tailored to the vehicle type. The PSV route covers the PSV Inspection Manual, PSV-specific inspection requirements and practical assessment, with access to a PSV vehicle of 3.5 tonnes GVW or more required on Day 2.
