PSV Vehicle Inspector Course with IRTEC Accreditation

£1,245.00

Train your PSV inspectors to carry out accurate vehicle inspections and gain recognised IRTEC accreditation. This course gives them the skills to identify defects correctly, judge wear and deterioration and keep DVSA-compliant inspection records so your fleet stays safe and prepared for PMI and annual tests.

To qualify for the PSV Vehicle Inspector Training Course IRTEC Accreditation, candidates must have at least 3 years industry experience (i.e. fitter, mechanic, inspector) or an NVQ Level 3+ with 1 years industry experience.

Also operating HGV vehicles? View our HGV IRTEC Inspector Course.

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Course Overview

This course gives new and developing inspectors a clear foundation in PSV inspection standards and prepares them for the IRTEC assessment. You learn how to carry out structured inspections, recognise different categories of defects and judge vehicle condition with confidence.

You cover:

accurate identification and classification of PSV defects
assessing wear, deterioration and safety-critical faults
applying the DVSA PSV Inspection Manual
completing clear and consistent inspection records
following a reliable inspection process across your fleet
preparing for the IRTEC practical and online tests

This supports stronger compliance, improved defect detection and better readiness for PMI and annual tests.

Need to refresh your skills? Our Technical Refresher course maintains your accreditation

Who Should Attend

new PSV vehicle inspectors
technicians taking on PSV inspection duties
workshop supervisors responsible for PSV standards
operators who need accredited inspectors within their fleet

If you want your team to gain recognised inspector competence, this course delivers both the training and the IRTEC assessment.

Delivery and Duration

This course is delivered by trainers with PSV inspection and workshop experience. The format combines theory, practical examples and IRTEC preparation.

You receive:

instructor-led classroom sessions
real-world defect examples
guidance based on DVSA expectations
support to prepare for the IRTEC assessment

Duration: 4 days
Format includes 2½ days classroom learning, ½ day practical demonstration and 1 day for the IRTEC accreditation.
Location: [Insert venue]

IRTEC requirement
Inspectors must meet the experience criteria before registering for the IRTEC online and practical tests.

FAQs

Is IRTEC included?

Yes. The course includes full IRTEC accreditation.

Do I need inspection experience?

You need enough experience to meet the IRTEC entry criteria. To qualify for IRTEC, candidates must have at least 3 years industry experience (i.e. fitter, mechanic, inspector) or an NVQ Level 3+ with 1 years industry experience.

The training itself supports new and developing inspectors.