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Free Level 2 MOT Testing Course in Hereford

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 MOT Testing Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College, part-time during the day. This is a specialist course for qualified vehicle technicians already working in the industry who want to become authorised MOT testers. You'll cover legal responsibilities, health and safety, test procedures, headlamps, tyres, seat belts, body structures, steering, and more through a mix of theory and practical work. The course runs over 9 months at a manageable pace. Entry requirements apply, including a Level 3 vehicle qualification and at least four years of industry experience.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for qualified vehicle technicians who are already working in the industry and wish to become MOT testers. During the course you will cover the following areas of work through a combination of theory and practical work. Legal and Responsibilities & ComplaintsMOT Test – What’s Involved? Types of MOT Test Equipment & Notices,Health and Safety, Route and Routine, Headlamps, Warning Lights, Drivers View of the Road,Wheels and Tyres, Seat Belts, Body Structures, Steering & Suspension, Brakes, Fuel & Emissions, Using Information Resources and Finding Information Required.

Entry requirements

A recognisied L3 Extended Diploma or L3 Diploma in Vehicle Service & Repair, a L3 NVQ in Vehicle Service & Repair or a L3 Diploma in Vehicle Inspection, a minimum of four years industrial experience in the vehicle service and repair industry and a driving licence.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal responsibilities of an MOT tester and how to handle complaints.
  • You'll learn what the MOT test involves and the different classes of vehicle it covers.
  • You'll identify and use MOT test equipment correctly.
  • You'll apply health and safety rules in a testing environment.
  • You'll carry out inspection routines covering headlamps, warning lights, and driver visibility.
  • You'll inspect wheels, tyres, seat belts, and body structures.
  • You'll assess steering systems as part of the test process.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on practical work. Sessions are delivered in person at Herefordshire College during the day. Assessment covers both your theoretical knowledge and your ability to carry out MOT test procedures correctly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • MOT tester. Carry out Class 4 and 7 vehicle tests at an authorised station.
  • Vehicle technician. Combine MOT testing with broader servicing and repair work.
  • Workshop supervisor. Oversee testing and repair operations in a garage.
  • Garage manager. Manage day-to-day running of a vehicle service centre.

What you could study next

Once you hold this MOT testing qualification, you could work toward an IMI Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management if you want to run or manage a testing station. Vehicle technicians may also consider a Level 4 qualification in automotive management or diagnostics to move into senior technical or supervisory roles.

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