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Post by terry on Sept 9, 2015 21:51:18 GMT 1

Hi everyone,
I was looking for advice on the internet which lead me to here...
never new it existed and looks very good...
I'm looking for advice and unsure exactly where to look or ask,
I'm a nominated tester but I have not tested since October last year,
I thought I had to do at least 1 test a year or I'd need a refresher course, I've been offered a job at mot station that I'd like to take but it seems vosa are saying I'm not qualified and have to do a demo but could wait upto 8weeks,
Obviously I thought I was ok to work and there's no way employer is going to wait 8 weeks,
I've also looked online and seems to be saying you have to do a demo if not tested for 2years,
So really I'd like to know how often do I need to test has often I work on tools, and if I have to do a demo don't want to keep messing up ifI ddon't test for a while,
Is there any way I can get round this quickly I'd really like this job...
Sorry for my 1st post to be a question and I look forward to being nosey round the forum,
Any help appreciated, thank you.

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Post by nitros44 on Sept 9, 2015 22:30:28 GMT 1

The on going requirements terry is one test every 6 months
To restore your testing rights you only have to do a demo test .
The AE at the test station that offered you the position should just arrange a demo test for you through the local DVSA office ,the way I understand it is.....it's the only way
Thanks for joining the forum

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Post by aylesburyjock on Sept 9, 2015 22:50:21 GMT 1

Hi terry, and welcome. Unfortunately I think nitros44 is spot on. You won't be allowed to test until you have completed a demo test. Another call to DVSA to make sure they know that your chance of a job hinges on it may hurry things along and at the very least couldn't hurt. Speak to your potential employer and let him know the problem. Although he won't want to wait eight weeks for a permanent tester, he might agree to get a freelance tester to cover. There are plenty out there these days. Sorry I can't be more help than that. Keep us informed.

pete Administrator VTS Council member Freelance Tester Business owner Posts: 2,235 Class tested: 3, 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: May 2, 2024 9:21:32 GMT 1 Likes: 668	hi from a new member Sept 10, 2015 6:22:49 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pete on Sept 10, 2015 6:22:49 GMT 1 Hi terry and welcome to the forum. As above, and here is a link to the Testers Guide, item 2 explaining in more detail. www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/tgs0e000105.htm
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terry MOT tester Posts: 2 Last Online: Sept 12, 2015 22:15:00 GMT 1	hi from a new member Sept 10, 2015 11:31:25 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by terry on Sept 10, 2015 11:31:25 GMT 1 Cheers everyone for replying, looks like I need a demo... have to ask nicely and see what he says, hopefully it will be done a bit quicker then 8weeks... At least I know I need to test at least once every 6months,

nitros44 MOT tester Posts: 3,806 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Mar 6, 2013 1:09:15 GMT 1 Likes: 1,971	hi from a new member Sept 10, 2015 13:24:29 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by nitros44 on Sept 10, 2015 13:24:29 GMT 1 Best of luck terry hope it all works out for ya and stay in touch
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