Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment (VTAA)
Also known as LVI – Light Vehicle Inspection
Do you want to become an MOT Tester?
Do you have the skills and knowledge but not the paper qualification?
This two day course is designed for technicians whose job role involves the inspection, maintenance and repair of light vehicles.
The accreditation provides proof of current competence and recognition of your skills, and has been designed for technicians who do not hold a relevant, level 3 qualification or equivalent but want to become an MOT tester for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles.
What does it involve?
This course is a mix of classroom and workshop training and assessments. To complete the VTAA Course, candidates will need to complete one online assessment and four practical assessments in each of the following:
- Brakes
- Suspension and steering
- Wheels and tyres
- Emissions
- Electrics
Who is it for?
Technicians who wish to become an MOT tester but for any reason do not have a paper qualification at Level 3.
Reasons might include:
- never attending formal training, lost qualifications
- technicians who have come to the UK from other countries.
The VTAA is a specifically designed accreditation and a lifetime achievement, meaning that once technicians have successfully completed the VTAA they will be considered equivalent to those who have studied to Level 3 via a qualification route.
Eligibility
Candidates using this route to become an MOT tester are required by DVSA to:
- Be a skilled mechanic with a minimum of 4 years full time employment in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested
- Have current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes you want to test
- Be able to pass a Basic DBS Check
- Be ‘of good repute’
Dates of upcoming courses
- 18-19 February 2025
- 1-2 April 2025
- 13-14 May 2025
