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Technical Refresher Courses for Vehicle Inspectors

1 day course or 2 day with IRTEC accreditation

This one-day or two-day (with IRTEC Accreditation) programme helps existing vehicle inspectors refresh skills and maintain or renew their IRTEC Inspection Technician accreditation for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV). It sits under our Vehicle Inspector Training pathway and supports compliance, competence and ongoing professional development.

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Who Should Attend

You should consider this refresher if you are:

A technician wanting structured revision of inspection standards
A fleet workshop manager maintaining internal inspection quality
Responsible for compliance and safety within your transport team
Optional IRTEC-accredited HGV or PSV vehicle inspector whose licence is nearing expiry

The course is suitable for both HGV and PSV inspector reaccreditation and can be tailored to your vehicle focus.

Why Take the Technical Refresher

DVSA inspection standards evolve constantly. Recent updates include revised brake testing requirements, updated tyre defect criteria, and new standards for modern vehicle technologies. Without refresher training, inspectors risk applying outdated criteria that increase MOT failures, roadside prohibitions, and compliance penalties.

This course ensures your inspection decisions align with current DVSA requirements:

Apply updated defect classification against current criteria
Accurate wear-and-tear assessment reducing unnecessary downtime
Proper prohibition procedures and enforcement preparation
Inspection quality that withstands DVSA audit scrutiny

Whether maintaining workshop standards, supporting operator licence compliance, or preparing for IRTEC reaccreditation, this refresher provides structured revision against today's regulatory expectations.

Opting in to the IRTEC accreditation

IRTEC is the independent industry standard for vehicle inspection competence. It is valid for 5 years. It validates both practical skills and underpinning knowledge against current DVSA requirements and inspection expectations. Achieving or renewing your licence demonstrates commitment to safety, operator compliance and professional development. irtec.org.uk

Maintaining IRTEC accreditation keeps you on the IRTEC Technician Register and helps reduce compliance risk across your operation. This matters for maintaining good Operator Compliance Risk Scores (OCRS) and meeting enforcement expectations.

The Vehicle Inspection Refresher Course Covers:

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Legislation and compliance
Inspection procedure
Vehicle inspection manual and terms used
Standards for prohibition issue at test
Vehicle inspection manual – new information
Brakes
Writing the inspection report
Practical

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