16th September 2016

Robin Peters, Proprietor of Teignmouth Tyre and Exhaust Centre and Tony Rothero, proprietor of TJ’s MOT & Autocentre in Paignton, were among the first cohort of learners to achieve the IMI Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7). This qualification is delivered at the South Devon College Automotive Centre, Bradley Lane, Newton Abbot. This new qualification has been introduced to the automotive industry to raise the profile of MOT testers and has been developed for those wishing to take the next step with their career.

L-R Adrian Bevin – Section Head for Automotive and Noss Marine Academy at South Devon College, Robin Peters – Proprietor of Teign Car Sales, Graham Tribble – Programme Coordinator Automotive at South Devon College, Tony Rothero – Proprietor of TJ’s MOT & Autocentre, Kirk Burrows- Lecturer Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at South Devon College

Prior to this, Tony had no formal qualification so chose to study the Level 3 ATA Accreditation Course to gain a place on the IMI MOT Testing qualification; this involved a formal demo test with the DVSA in order to become a fully registered MOT tester. Tony said, “I chose to complete these qualifications to progress within my own business and enhance my skills. I have now enrolled on the IMI MOT Test Centre Management Course to advance even further. Developing professionally gives me a sense of security and stability.”

To find out when the next IMI MOT Testing course is scheduled, please contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380123 or visit our website sdcdev Alternatively, come along to our next Open Evening  on the 16th November at our Vantage Point Campus, Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ 5pm-8pm