When you apply for the MOT testers qualification course through Fife College, you will need to show that you meet the qualifying criteria to become a Tester (as before), which includes: have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes you want to test be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years’ full-time employment servicing and repairing the types of vehicles you’re going to test have no unspent convictions for criminal offences connected with MOT testing or the motor trade, or involving acts of violence or intimidation be ‘of good repute’ - the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will decide this to make sure you’re suitable to be an MOT tester Qualifications or accreditations you need You must have an accepted qualification or accreditation if you want to test class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles (cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles). These qualifications and accreditations are accepted. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) You can take the MOT testing course if you have a VRQ, NVQ or SVQ in: Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle), level 3 Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle), level 3 City and Guilds You can take the MOT testing course if you have a City and Guilds qualification in: Automotive Qualification, NVQ level 3 Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 (full level 2 or 3) Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, modular - part 3 (requires 3 modules) Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 (full part 2 or 3) Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, pre 381 syllabus (full part 2) Light or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Craft Studies (full part 2 or 3) Motor Vehicle Technician’s Certificate (full part 1) Other qualifications You can also take the MOT testing course if you have one of these qualifications: IMI level 3 National Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light vehicle or heavy vehicle) National Craft Certification with a specialism of Vehicle Maintenance and Electronic Systems Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), National Certificate or Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Motor Vehicle Engineering studies Scottish Vocational Educational Council National Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics and Systems (part 3) Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted. Check with an MOT course provider if your qualification will be accepted.