MOT Manager Course

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for individuals who want to manage an MOT Vehicle Test Station (VTS) or take responsibility for MOT operations within a business. It is ideal for workshop owners, managers, or senior technicians who want to ensure their test centre operates compliantly, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards.

The course focuses on developing the knowledge and leadership skills required to manage MOT testing processes, maintain quality systems, and meet DVSA compliance requirements. You will gain a clear understanding of legislation, audit preparation, staff supervision, and customer service, helping you build a well-managed and successful test centre.

Delivered through a combination of in-centre and online learning, this programme provides practical, real-world insight that can be applied immediately within your business.

Course Aims

This course aims to:

• Develop the legislative and compliance knowledge required to manage an MOT Test Centre.
• Encourage improvements in customer service and operational standards.
• Support the development and supervision of MOT staff.
• Build understanding of quality systems, risk management, and DVSA audits.

How Will You Be Assessed?

Assessment is through an online multiple-choice exam completed at the end of the course.

Course Duration

This course includes two days of in-centre training at our Surrey training centre, followed by one day of online learning.

Qualification

Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management.

Progression Route

On successful completion, learners are eligible to progress towards becoming an Authorised Examiner (AE) or Authorised Examiner Designated Manager (AEDM), subject to DVSA approval.

Entry Requirements

Before you join this course you must be able to provide evidence for the below:

• You must have a current DBS certificate
• A current photographic driving license or a current passport as identification
• Be of good repute as described in Appendix 7 of the MOT Testing Guide
• Personally create an account on the MOT Testing Service (If you wish to take on the role as Authorised Examiner Dedicated Manager (AEDM) or Authorised Examiner Principal (AEP))

You will be provided with a section to upload this document upon completing the payments section of your booking form. All documents must be uploaded no less than 30 days before the course begins. Failure to do so may result in you not being allowed to attend the training sessions.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. If the application to become an AE is from an individual, they must take on the role of AEDM.
2. If the application is from a partnership, the partner who will exercise the most direct control over all MOT testing operations must be the one to perform the AEDM role.
3. If the application is from a company, the director, or an officer of the company having direct responsibility for all MOT testing operations at all sites, must be the one to perform the AEDM role. (Please refer to the MOT Testing Guide for definition of officer of the company)
4. If the application is from a Designated Council, then a senior council officer having direct responsibility for all MOT testing operations must be the one to perform this.
5. In the case of large organisations with multiple sites the AE may nominate the senior manager who has direct responsibility for all MOT testing operations at all sites, to perform the AEDM role.

Please note that you may not be the most appropriate person to attend. If it is your intention to take the role of AEDM (Authorised Examiner Designated Manager and the DVSA decide you do not meet the above criteria this may prevent any application for Authorisation progressing.)