Empowering Students for a Brighter Future

Direct Learning

Spectrum Training Services provides the platform where you learn and practice a skill for the environment you will use it.

Trusted Courses

All our courses are 100% City and Guilds approved from our dedicated training facility in the heart of Birmingham.

Tools for Students

From the infrastructure to course materials, Spectrum Training Services equips all of our students with the necessary tools to succeed.

Popular Training Courses

Automotive Courses in to meet the current shortage in skilled mechanics and for the future of electric cars.
Forklift & Warehousing for the growth in Distribution Centres and Maintaining Safety.

Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Approved

DVSA Approved MOT Training

  1. MOT Testers Courses
  2. MOT Managers
  3. MOT CPD & Annual Assessments
  4. MOT Demonstration Tests
  5. MOT Refreshers
  6. MOT Compliance
City & Guilds Approved Centre

City & Guilds courses

  1. Established for Over 140 Years
  2. Vocational Training
  3. Worldwide Recognition
  4. Royal Chartered Institute and a registered charity

MOT Tester Training Course

MOT tester training is a requirement for anyone who wishes to become an MOT tester in the UK. To become an MOT tester, you must have a good understanding of vehicle mechanics and be able to carry out a range of tests to assess the safety and roadworthiness of vehicles.

The first step to becoming an MOT tester is to complete a Level 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics. This will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the tests required for MOT testing. You must have at least 4 years of experience working in the field before you can become an MOT tester.


MOT Managers

The MOT Managers Course is a training course designed for individuals who manage MOT testing stations in the UK. The course is intended to provide managers with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage MOT testing operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

The MOT Managers Course typically covers a range of topics, including health and safety regulations, legal requirements, quality control, customer service, and staff management. The program may also include hands-on training and practice testing. To become a certified MOT manager, you must complete the MOT Managers Course and pass a practical and theoretical exam. The course and exam must be completed by an accredited training provider, and the certification is typically valid for five years.


MOT Annual Training & Assessment Course

MOT Annual Training is a mandatory training courses for all MOT testers in the UK. The program is designed to provide testers with the skills and knowledge needed to stay up-to-date with changes to MOT testing regulations, equipment, and techniques. All MOT testers must complete a minimum of three hours of annual training each year to maintain their testing status. The training course can be completed through a variety of methods, including online courses, classroom-based training, and self-study.

The MOT Annual Training program covers a range of topics, including health and safety regulations, legal requirements, testing procedures, and quality control. The program is intended to help testers maintain high standards of testing, stay up-to-date with new regulations and equipment, and ensure compliance with industry standards.


VT8 MOT Observation (Demonstration) & Training

The VT8 MOT observation is a type of assessment that is carried out by an accredited Vehicle Tester (VT) to ensure that an MOT tester is carrying out MOT tests to the required standards.

During the VT8 MOT observation, the VT will observe an MOT tester carrying out an MOT test on a vehicle, and will assess their competence and adherence to the relevant regulations and procedures. The VT8 assessment includes an evaluation of the tester's practical skills, knowledge, and decision- making abilities.

The VT8 MOT observation is a requirement for all MOT testers in the UK, and must be completed at least once every five years. The assessment must be carried out by an approved VT, and covers a range of topics, including vehicle inspection procedures, legal requirements, health and safety regulations, and quality control.


Forklift Training

Forklift training is a type of training program designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively operate forklifts. Forklifts are commonly used in warehouses, factories, and construction sites to move heavy loads, and require specialized training to operate safely.

Forklift training typically covers a range of topics, including safety regulations, operating procedures, load capacity and distribution, maintenance and inspection, and emergency procedures. The program may also include hands-on training and practice using forklifts in a controlled environment. Upon completing the forklift training program, individuals may be eligible to become certified as forklift operators. Certification is typically offered by industry organizations and requires passing a practical & theoretical exam.


Spectrum Training Services

All MOT and Forklift training courses are performed at our newly developed training centre in Birmingham, West Midlands.

We cover Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, Coventry, Oldbury, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Wolverhampton, Cannock, West Bromwich, Kidderminster, Shropshire, Telford, Stoke-On-Trent, Coleshill, Tamworth, Derby, Bolton, Manchester, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Oxford ,Northampton, Bristol, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, London, Warrington, Rugby, Cardiff, Leicester, Nottingham, Liverpool, Litchfield, Warwick, Worcester and all local surrounding areas.



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Contact Information

Spectrum Training Services
80 Grange Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 9QR
West Midlands


+44 (0)121 773 2532
+44 (0)7498 783 275 enquiries@localmottrainingcourses.com