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IRTEC Accredited Large Commercial
Vehicle Advanced Technician Training
— Our Vision, Professional Learning
IRTEC Accredited Large Commercial
Vehicle Advanced Technician Training
IRTEC Accredited Large Commercial
Vehicle Advanced Technician Training
This IRTEC route is intended for technicians who carry out maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair on:
- Large Commercial Vehicle
- Bus & Coach
Skills and Knowledge Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is:
- 3 years’ industrial experience
OR
- A Level 3 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification) plus at least one year’s experience in a relevant industrial environment.
The technician must be able to work unsupervised and ideally be in full-time employment to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques associated with the IRTEC Advanced Technician level.
Assessment
In order to achieve an IRTEC licence, a technician must first complete a 30-question underpinning knowledge test at an IRTEC-approved assessment centre.
Once the theory test is completed successfully, the technician has 12 months to complete all practical assessments.
Practical assessments can be carried out at an IRTEC-approved centre or at the workplace (additional charges may be applicable) by an IRTEC-approved assessor.
Practical Assessments
The practical assessments for the Advanced Technician licence are:
- Engine Electrical Systems – 60 minutes
- Mechanical Systems – 60 minutes
- Braking Systems – 60 minutes
- Chassis Systems – 60 minutes
- Electrical Systems – 60 minutes

