irtec Service Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle and Bus and Coach) - Training and Assessment

Qualification type: Short Course Location:
Openshaw Campus
Subject area:
Automotive and Engineering
Level: n/a
Course Code: CR3537-01 Leaflet Number: 901
Awarding body: Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
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Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Automotive and Engineering
Location: 
Openshaw Campus

What's the irtec Service Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle and Bus and Coach) - Training and Assessment course about?

An irtec licence proves a commitment to safety and demonstrable professional development by both the technician and employer. This course includes one day of pre-assessment training, which covers current government legislation and standards and the types of equipment you will be expected to use for the assessments, plus one day of irtec service maintenance technician assessments, which prove current competence in the service and maintenance of heavy vehicles or buses and coaches.

The practical modules tested include:
- Braking systems
- Engine electrical systems
- Engine mechanical systems
- Wheel alignment and steering systems
- Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

The assessment day consists of five one hour practical assessments and an online test.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

An irtec licence certifies the individual, rather than the employer, and can be used to demonstrate a common standard of skills from one company to the next. It could lead to progression onto the irtec Advanced Technician assessment.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

The minimum entry requirement is two years' industry experience or a level 2 S/NVQ (or equivalent qualification) plus at least one year's experience in a relevant industrial environment. Applicants need to be working in the industry in order to undertake this course.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the irtec Service Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle and Bus and Coach) - Training and Assessment course?

On successful completion of the assessment, you will be awarded an irtec Service Maintenance and Repair Technician Licence, which is valid for five years and you will be entered onto the irtec register of accredited technicians.

Attendance

Short course

Course length

2 Day(s)

Weeks per year

1

Hours per week

11

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£270.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the irtec Service Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle and Bus and Coach) - Training and Assessment course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.