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Irtec HGV Trailer Inspection Accreditation

1-2 days - Maximum of 8 delegates per cohort

from £499 + VAT per delegate

Remit Training - Irtec HGV Trailer Inspection Course

Build trusted technicians and strengthen fleet safety standards.

Programme Overview

This accredited course prepares technicians to achieve the IRTEC Trailer Inspection licence, a respected industry standard that validates safety, competence and inspection expertise across commercial and passenger-carrying sectors. The programme is ideal for technicians involved in maintenance inspections and supports routes including Heavy Vehicle Trailer, Large Commercial Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Vehicle. Whether completed as a one-day assessment or a two-day training and assessment course, delegates gain a thorough understanding of inspection techniques, legal requirements and industry expectations. With expert IRTEC assessors and hands-on guidance, this course enables technicians to demonstrate professional capability, improve compliance and enhance the safety and performance of your fleet.

What’s Covered

A deep understanding of IRTEC standards and preparation for online tests and practical assessment.

Key topics include:

  • IRTEC Inspection Technician requirements
  • MOT testers’ manual and terminology
  • Guide to Roadworthiness
  • Prohibitions and how they are applied
  • OCRS and operator responsibilities
  • Markings, reflectors and safety criteria
  • Inspection techniques and practical processes
  • Brake testing and assessment preparation
  • Mock tests to reinforce understanding
  • Knowledge test readiness and practical confidence

Who is this for

  • Technicians carrying out trailer inspections
  • Those working with HGV, PSV, LCV or trailer fleets
  • Technicians needing an industry-recognised accreditation
  • Businesses strengthening compliance and workshop capability
  • Individuals seeking to validate skills and advance their career

Delivery

Flexible delivery shaped around your operation.

  • Delivered online, in the classroom, face-to-face, or onsite nationwide
  • Onsite practical assessment can use your own vehicles
  • Also available at our Automotive Academy with modern facilities
  • 1-day assessment or 2-day training + assessment options available

Duration & Cost

Two options:

  • 2-day training & assessment – £749 + VAT
  • 1-day assessment only – £449 + VAT

Cohort size: Maximum of 8 delegates

Assessment & Accreditation

Assessment:

  • Online knowledge tests (two tests)
  • Practical observed assessment with a qualified IRTEC assessor
  • Our assessors each hold 5+ years’ industry experience and extensive inspection expertise

Accreditiation:

After passing, technicians receive:

  • IRTEC licence card
  • Official certificate
  • Placement on the IRTEC Technician Directory
  • Eligibility for a free Halfords Trade Card

Accreditation lasts five years, after which re-accreditation is required.

Build trusted technicians and strengthen fleet safety standards.

The benefits to your business

Remit Training - Irtec HGV Trailer Inspection Course

Reduced Compliance Risk

Stronger inspections protect your operator licence, reduce penalties and keep your fleet safely on the road.

Fewer Defects and Downtime

Well-trained technicians catch issues early, preventing costly breakdowns and unnecessary vehicle off-road time.

Higher Inspection Quality

Consistent, accurate checks improve fleet reliability and give you confidence that your trailers are roadworthy every day.

Improved Customer Trust

A safer, more reliable operation boosts credibility and helps you deliver a higher-quality service to clients.

Better Workforce Capability

Upskilled technicians work faster, make fewer errors and strengthen the overall performance of your workshop.

Clear Return on Training Investment

Effective defect reporting reduces repair costs, supports productivity and directly improves operational efficiency.

Build trusted technicians and strengthen fleet safety standards.

Remit Training - Irtec HGV Trailer Inspection Course

Shaped around your business & your team

Our expert assessors use their extensive industry knowledge to guide delegates through modern inspection standards, legislation updates and real-world vehicle systems. Training is tailored to each group, ensuring every learner progresses confidently. With pre-assessments, personalised feedback and a supportive delivery style, technicians leave with enhanced capability and a clear sense of their development needs. The course continually evolves, incorporating learner input to remain relevant and engaging.

Willie Cumming

Group Aftersales Director - Park's Motor Group

Our long-established relationship with Remit has led to hundreds of students graduating with the skills needed to develop long careers within Park’s, with many of them promoted to senior roles within the business. Remit is an integral part of our business, and their professionalism, collaboration, and methodical approach is an exceptional fit for our business needs. We’re also very happy with their Motherwell training centre and their complementary recruitment that maximizes the efficiency of our apprenticeship pipeline.

Sue Burton

Apprenticeships Manager, David Lloyd Leisure

Remit are a fantastic fit to us within our vision and values, they are flexible to help us build the programme that’s really right for us... that’s been the strongest point for us that’s made this partnership really work.

Jackie Batey, Learning and Growing Manager

UBU

The team at Remit are well organised and are meticulous in arranging their meetings, with their learners and go out of their way to ensure that all learners are well supported. We also have a monthly meeting to discuss progress of learners and address any areas of concern, agreeing strategies to overcome any issues. This has led to an excellent working partnership. 

Claire Booth

People & Culture Director, Scania (Great Britain) Limited

Apprenticeships represent a key investment for the future of Scania and the wider automotive industry. We are delighted to have been able to select Remit Training as our new training provider and look forward to welcoming the next generation of apprentices into our dealer network.

Tony Barker, Training Manager

Turning Point

We have had a steady stream of successful learners through a range of programmes at Level 2 to Level 5 with Remit. Some learners have required additional support, which Remit have gone above and beyond in supporting.  There are regular review meetings where we discuss how we work together to find the best route to success for our learners as we genuinely feel that apprenticeships give our staff an opportunity to grow, learn and develop new skills and ways of working that ultimately support the outcomes for people we support. 

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