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Level 2 MOT Testing Course in Truro

Cost£850.00
Duration4 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 MOT Testing Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College over four days.

The course covers the practical skills and knowledge needed to carry out MOT tests on Classes 4 and 7 vehicles. You'll work through units on general testing principles, pre-test checks, and the specific requirements for cars and light goods vehicles. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, reflecting the precision the role demands.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in MOT Testing.

Who this course is for

The emphasis of the qualification is on the acquisition of the practical skills and knowledge that are needed for MOT Testing. Learners will be required to demonstrate these high level skills with accuracy, precision and consistency. The Award contains mandatory units only and are designed to provide generic units for all Testers, generic Pre Test units and a unit covering the MOT test that is specific for Classes 4 & 7.

Entry requirements

Applicants must 1. have a current full UK driving licence for a vehicle class within the test group they wish to test; 2. be a skilled mechanic that has at least four years full time employment, permitted bylaw, in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested; 3. have no convictions, as defined in Appendix 7 Convictions & Repute of the MOT Testers Guide; 4. be otherwise ‘of good repute’, as defined in Appendix 7 Convictions & Repute of the MOT Testers Guide.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the legal and procedural framework for MOT testing.
  • You'll carry out pre-test checks on Classes 4 and 7 vehicles.
  • You'll inspect vehicle safety systems, including brakes, steering, and lighting.
  • You'll assess emissions and identify failures against MOT standards.
  • You'll document test results accurately and consistently.
  • You'll apply the DVSA MOT testing standards with precision.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and runs over four days. You'll develop practical skills through hands-on vehicle inspection exercises and build underpinning knowledge through instruction and demonstration. Assessment covers both practical performance and knowledge, requiring you to demonstrate accuracy and consistency throughout.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • MOT tester, carrying out statutory vehicle tests at an authorised testing facility.
  • Vehicle technician, servicing and repairing cars and light goods vehicles.
  • Garage inspector, overseeing test quality and compliance at a testing station.
  • Workshop supervisor, managing day-to-day operations in an automotive workshop.

What you could study next

  • DVSA MOT Tester Authorisation, the formal authorisation you need to conduct MOT tests independently at an approved testing station.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Vehicle Technology, for technicians looking to deepen diagnostic and repair knowledge.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a recognised qualification for experienced automotive technicians.
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