IRTEC is a renewable and voluntary accreditation scheme that assesses the safety and competence of technicians who maintain, repair and inspect vehicles in the commercial, trailer and passenger carrying sector. The IRTEC accreditation is valid for 5 years and assesses both the knowledge and the practical level of an individual. Technicians who take IRTEC assessments are tested on their theoretical and practical skills and, if successful, will be awarded an IRTEC accreditation.

The Inspection Technician accreditation consists of 1 practical module (Inspection of vehicles), and 1 online underpinning knowledge test. To complete this level, candidates must be competent at inspecting a vehicle and identifying defects.

There are 3 routes available for the IRTEC Accreditation:

Option 1: Accreditation only (1/2-day accreditation)

This option is for the accreditation only (no training) and will include the online assessment and practical assessment carried out on site.

Option 2: Accreditation and Classroom Training (1 day training + 1/2 day accreditation)

This option is for the accreditation, and includes the online assessment, practical assessment and 1 day in the classroom, carried out on site.

Option 3: Accreditation, Classroom and Practical training (2 days training + 1/2 day accreditation)

This option is for the accreditation and includes the online assessment, practical assessment, 1 day in the classroom and 1 day in the workshop training, carried out on site.

Once accredited, IRTEC technicians agree to abide by the IRTEC code of conduct, receive a licence card, certificate and are placed on the IRTEC technicians professional register.