Irtec is an independent accreditation which seeks to validate the competence of technicians working to maintain commercial vehicles, trailers and passenger carrying vehicles. It is a voluntary scheme that was developed by the IRTE, a professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), to raise standards and encourage industry self-regulation in road transport maintenance. irtec is regarded as the industry benchmark of skills and knowledge for commercial vehicle technicians.

TTS is proud to be the sole accreditation centre in Northern Ireland, as approved by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), that manages irtec on behalf of the IRTE.

irtec Qualifications Offered by TTS are:

• Large Commercial Vehicle Inspection Technician

• Large Commercial Vehicle and Bus & Coach Inspection Technician

• Heavy Vehicle Trailer Inspection Technician

An irtec licence is valid for 5 years and tests both the knowledge and practical level of an individual.

Irtec not only enables individual technicians to develop their skills as they move through their career, but also helps employers to demonstrate their commitment to technical excellence.

Read more about the benefits of irtec licensing here.

If you are an employer seeking to demonstrate your commitment to technical excellence, or a technician seeking to improve your employability, either to move on or progress within your existing organisation, then this prestigious standard is for you. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

Please click ‘Begin Application’ to express an interest and we will be in touch.