Overview

  • Level 0
  • Reference IRTEC-OSCTT-SPEC

 

THIS ROUTE HAS NOW BEEN WITHDRAWN 20.09.2017 

Who is this route suitable for?

This route has been developed for those tyre technicians who predominantly work at the roadside carrying out repair and replacement tyre activities. For those technicians based in a workshop or who only attend customer premises please use the alternative route for ‘Commercial Tyre Technician (tubeless)’ which can be found here.

Are there any minimum entry requirements?

The minimum entry requirement is 2 years industrial experience OR a Level 2 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification) plus at least one year's experience in a relevant industrial environment.

What do I need to do to achieve this licence?

In order to achieve an irtec licence a candidate must pass an Under Pinning Knowledge (theory) test consisting of 30 questions at an IMI approved Assessment centre. Once you have completed the Under Pinning Knowledge test, you have 12 months in which to successfully complete all the practical assessments.

What else do I need to know?

Once accredited, irtec technicians agree to abide by the irtec code of conduct , receive a licence card, certificate and are placed on the

irtec technicians register As an additional benefit, irtec licence holders are eligible to apply for a free Halfords Trade Card.

As a candidate what documentation would assist me prior to the assessment?

The IMI recommends that the following documents are sent to the candidate prior to attending the course:-

  • Irtec Offsite Commercial Tyre Technician Introduction
  • NTDA React Leaflet 2017
  • React Breakdown Leaflet Amended 2016
  • Guide to Tyre Management on Heavy Vehicles
  • N.B. Only the documents listed above may be viewed by the Candidate.

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Documentation for IMI Centres

Find more information and documentation in IMI Connect

Start Date: Tue, 27/09/2016
End Date: Wed, 20/09/2017

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