1-1 Vehicle identification

Correct technical decisions

You correctly identify all vehicles before inspecting and certifying them. The identification numbers of the vehicles you certify are valid and match the vehicle identification numbers in your records and the identification numbers you enter into the Transport Agency computer system. You correctly determine whether the vehicle identification complies with all Transport Agency requirements, taking into account technical information provided by the Transport Agency such as the VIRM: Entry certification (new light vehicles).

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• observe you at work
• inspect the repairs or modifications to the vehicles which you have certified
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete.

Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to vehicle identification. This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of vehicle identification
• the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to vehicle identification and the assessment of vehicle identification
• the use of technical repair instructions
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to vehicle identification.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to vehicle identification and the assessment of modifications to vehicle identification
• observe you at work
• inspect your Training record.

The Transport Agency may administer a short test on vehicle identification and the assessment of vehicle identification.

Technical equipment

No specialist equipment is required.

Not applicable.

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all evidence of vehicle identity or correctly determine whether it complies with all Transport Agency requirements.

The area of non-compliance is significant.

For example:

• a vehicle identification number has not been read from the VIN plate, or
• a vehicle’s VIN or chassis number is missing.

You do not thoroughly inspect all evidence of vehicle identity or correctly determine whether it complies with all Transport Agency requirements.

The area of non-compliance is somewhat important.

For example:

• You more regularly incorrectly record a VIN number

You do not thoroughly inspect all evidence of vehicle identity or correctly determine whether it complies with all Transport Agency requirements.

The area of non-compliance is minor.

For example:

• You occasionally incorrectly record a VIN number.

You thoroughly inspect vehicle identity and correctly determine whether complies with Transport Agency requirements including:

• how you record which vehicles are ordered
• how you identify which vehicles arrive in New Zealand
• how and where your vehicles are stored and then distributed
• how your dealers identify the vehicle they receive.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to vehicle identification.

This means there are significant gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:

• the assessment of vehicle identification, or
• the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to vehicle identification, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to vehicle identification
• the decoding of VIN numbers.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to vehicle identification.

This means there are some gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:

• the assessment of vehicle identification, or
• the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to vehicle identification, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to vehicle identification
• the decoding of VIN numbers.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to vehicle identification.

This means there are minor gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:

• the assessment of vehicle identification, or
• the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to vehicle identification, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to vehicle identification
• the decoding of VIN numbers.

You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to vehicle identification, including their compliance with Land Transport Rules.

This means you can demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in:

• the assessment of vehicle identification, and
• the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to vehicle identification, and
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to vehicle identification
• the decoding of VIN numbers.

Technical equipment

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.