IRTEC – Institute of Road Transport Engineers Certificate

This course is aimed at current live testers in industry. The minimum entry requirement is three years industrial experience or a Level 3 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification), plus at least one year’s experience in a relevant industrial environment. To achieve accreditation, you must pass a series of practical assessments and an under-pinning knowledge test at an irtec-approved assessment centre. You must successfully complete all the assessments within a twelve-month period from the first assessment date. irtec provides recognition and opportunities for professional development.

To apply please email trainingEAA@exe-coll.ac.uk

Dates for 2025-2026 are as follows:

Dates for 2026-2027 are as follows:

The minimum entry requirement is three years industrial experience or a Level 3 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification), plus at least one year’s experience in a relevant industrial environment. To achieve accreditation, you must pass a series of practical assessments and an under-pinning knowledge test at an IRTEC-approved assessment centre. You must successfully complete all the assessments within a twelve-month period from the first assessment date. IRTEC provides recognition and opportunities for professional development.

• Large commercial training vehicle
• Fully IRTEC-qualified vehicle trainers
• Free parking pass
• Learning resource centre
• On-site café

Funding Availability 

Self-Financing: No funding available for this course. For fee’s over £150, you can set up an instalment plan to pay over 3 months (50% on the first month, and 25% for the following 2 months)

Additional Costs

None