Types of Licence

Measuring skills at 4 levels

irtec offers licences at four benchmark career levels which reflect a technician’s job role and experience. Licences can be taken in various vehicle classes. Technicians are assessed on both practical competence and theoretical knowledge.

SOE and IMI Awards Ltd work together, in consultation with industry, on future irtec developments, to ensure that irtec reflects the changing needs of employers.

Licensing levels

For more detail on each irtec licence available, click on the links below.

Service Maintenance Technician
Inspection Technician
Advanced Technician
Master Technician

irtec Self-Assessment Tool

Use this tool to determine which irtec level you are currently working at.

The Self-Assessment tool has been put together by the IMI. Please click this link then enter your name and group (organisation) and select the IRTEC SMT Self Assessment link to begin the assessment.

Self-Assessment Tool

Vehicle classes

Licence are available in the following vehicle classes:

• Large Commercial/Goods Vehicle (over 7.5 tonnes)
  
• Bus and Coach
  
• Trailer

Licence levels overview

Please click here for an overview of the levels of irtec licence available.