Mot Testers

[lankeela]

Very roughly how long would it take to train to be a mechanic who could do MOT tests?

[douglas9401]

A week, including a day off.

[barry1010]

Is this person already a mechanic who wants to become an MOT tester?

[barry1010]

The MOT testers course lasts around 30 hours with a minimum of 8 hours practical training, a multiple choice test and a practical exam

[lankeela]

Hypothetical, having a meaningful discussion who says it is harder to become a mechanic than a vet!

[lankeela]

Asking about years in total before being qualified.

[barry1010]

A mechanic must have at least 4 years experience before he can become a MOT tester and if he wants more to test more buses and lorries he needs a recognised qualification.

[barry1010]

It is much harder to become a doctor - a mechanic doesn't need to spend 4 years at university getting his medical qualifications. A mechanic's apprenticeship takes two years.

[vulcan42]

To be eligible to takes the MOT tests, there are several grades, you have to have at least four years experience as a mechanic

[ladybirder]

Takes 5 years to become a vet in the UK.

[barry1010]

Five years to do the degree after you have gained the necessary A Levels or equivalent. So the earliest age most people would qualify as a vet is 23, a mechanic can qualify after a two year course starting at 16 and become a MOT test at 22. Of course he has been working full time from the age of 18 (or she, I know there are female mechanics and vets).
Two year apprenticeship for a mechanic, 7 years of study for a vet.

[Hopkirk]

Mechanics don't have to push their arm up a cow's backside.

[douglas9401]

You're right, they don't HAVE to but it gets the greasy muck out from under the fingernails quicker than Swarfega and a brush.

[barry1010]

douglas, that's why I make pastry :D

[lankeela]

Thanks all, I think I won this one!