Free Level 3 MOT Test Centre Management Course in Exeter – Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre

CostFREE
Duration16 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 MOT Test Centre Management Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 16 hours in total, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to manage an MOT test centre effectively, from legal responsibilities to quality standards. The IMI qualification is recognised across the automotive sector.

Who this course is for

For Details about IMI TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IN MOT TEST CENTRE MANAGEMENT (AWARD) - LEVEL 3. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal and regulatory requirements for running an MOT test centre.
  • You'll learn how to manage quality control processes within a test centre.
  • You'll develop knowledge of DVSA standards and compliance obligations.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities of a designated manager in an MOT test centre.
  • You'll understand how to handle documentation, records, and audit processes.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre over 16 hours of part-time daytime study. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the knowledge requirements of the IMI Award. Assessment is based on the IMI framework for this qualification. Contact the centre directly for full details of how assessment is structured for this delivery.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • MOT test centre manager, overseeing day-to-day operations and compliance
  • Designated manager, taking legal responsibility for an MOT test site
  • Automotive workshop manager, managing staff and quality standards
  • Vehicle testing centre supervisor, supporting compliance and audit processes

What you could study next

After completing this Award, you could look at further IMI qualifications in automotive management or leadership. A Level 4 qualification in management or a vocational leadership Award would build on the technical knowledge you've gained and support progression into more senior roles across the automotive sector.

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