About This Course
HGV Inspection – Principles & Methods is a practical three-day course designed for personnel responsible for inspecting and maintaining heavy goods vehicles.
The course combines technical knowledge with practical inspection activity, developing a structured and consistent approach to HGV inspections. Delegates will cover inspection standards and procedures, systematic inspection techniques, defect identification, reporting and documentation.
Practical activities allow delegates to apply their knowledge to vehicles and develop the skills required to identify safety and roadworthiness defects confidently and consistently.
This training is particularly suited to commercial vehicle workshops and fleet operators looking to develop inspection competence and support effective vehicle maintenance systems.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for:
- HGV technicians and vehicle inspectors
- Workshop personnel responsible for vehicle inspections
- Technicians developing their commercial vehicle inspection skills
- Fleet and workshop teams looking to improve inspection consistency and roadworthiness standards
Delivered by Industry Experts
Our commercial vehicle training is delivered by experienced industry professionals with extensive backgrounds in vehicle inspection, roadworthiness, compliance and commercial vehicle operations.
Training is practical, relevant and grounded in real-world workshop experience, helping delegates understand not only how to carry out effective vehicle inspections, but why consistent inspection standards are so important.
Price on Application + VAT per candidate
This Course:
- Location : Onsite
- Duration : 3 days
- Language : English
Meet your Course Tutors
Shaun
How To Book
Booking with Pro-Tech is simple. Just give us a call on 01283 734427 or fill out the enquiry form here. We’ll talk you through your options, find a date that works, and get you all set. No hassle, just expert training—done right.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for personnel involved in the inspection, maintenance and roadworthiness of heavy goods vehicles.
It is particularly suitable for technicians who are developing their HGV inspection skills, as well as experienced workshop personnel who would benefit from a structured and consistent approach to vehicle inspection.
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HGV Technicians & Vehicle Inspectors
For personnel carrying out or preparing to undertake HGV safety inspections. -
Workshop & Maintenance Personnel
Suitable for workshop teams involved in maintaining vehicle roadworthiness and identifying safety-related defects. -
Technicians Developing Inspection Skills
Ideal for technicians who need to develop a systematic approach to vehicle inspection, defect identification and reporting.
Course Content Overview
This three-day HGV inspection training course combines technical knowledge with practical inspection activity, helping delegates develop a structured and consistent approach to inspecting heavy goods vehicles.
Training covers the principles and methods required to carry out effective inspections, identify roadworthiness defects and accurately record inspection findings.
What You’ll Learn:
- HGV inspection standards and procedures
- Systematic vehicle inspection techniques
- Identification of safety and roadworthiness defects
- Defect assessment and reporting
- Inspection documentation and record keeping
- Applying consistent inspection standards
- Practical HGV inspection activities
- Supporting effective vehicle maintenance systems
Continue Your Development
HGV inspection training can help technicians develop the knowledge, practical skills and consistent inspection techniques required within a commercial vehicle workshop.
Progress to IRTEC HGV Inspection Technician Accreditation
For experienced technicians who are ready to demonstrate their competence through independent assessment, Pro-Tech also offers IRTEC HGV Inspection Technician Accreditation. IRTEC accreditation assesses a technician's knowledge and practical inspection competence and provides nationally recognised recognition of their skills as an Inspection Technician.