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.

Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all documents or vehicles and correctly determine that they comply with all Transport Agency requirements, taking into account technical information provided by the Transport Agency such as the VIRM: Entry certification (new light vehicles).

Inspection and certification staff consistently and correctly certify components, systems and vehicles for standards compliance.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• observe you at work
• inspect the vehicles and components which you have certified
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete
• inspect information that staff enter into the Transport Agency’s computer system.

Technical competence

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

• identifying the standards that apply to particular vehicle classes
• identifying the standards that apply to vehicles of different manufacturing dates.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to compliance with approved standards
• observe you at work
• inspect the vehicles and components which you have certified
• inspect your Training record.

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

Technical equipment

No specialist equipment is required.

Not applicable.

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all documents or vehicles to correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You commonly make errors in the certification of components, systems and vehicles for compliance with approved standards.

The area of non-compliance is likely to compromise the the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You are not able to supply any evidence of compliance.

You do not thoroughly inspect all documents or vehicles to correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You sometimes make errors in the certification of components, systems and vehicles for compliance with approved standards.

The area of non-compliance may compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You find it difficult to obtain statements of compliance or further evidence of compliance.

You do not thoroughly inspect all documents or vehicles to correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You rarely make errors in the certification of components, systems and vehicles for standards compliance.

The area of non-compliance is unlikely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You don’t keep statements of compliance but can obtain them if required.

You can obtain further evidence of compliance, if required, but not in a timely manner.

You thoroughly inspect all documents and vehicles to correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You consistently and correctly certify components, systems and vehicles for standards compliance.

You have or can access statements of compliance for all vehicles and models.

You can, in a timely manner, obtain further evidence of compliance (such as test certificates) if required by the Transport Agency.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to standards compliance, or
• a level of competence that is likely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• identifying the standards that apply to particular vehicle classes, or
• identifying the standards that apply to vehicles of different manufacturing dates, or
• identifying vehicle classes, or
• using statements of compliance.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to standards compliance, or
• a level of competence that may compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• identifying the standards that apply to particular vehicle classes, or
• identifying the standards that apply to vehicles of different manufacturing dates, or
• identifying vehicle classes, or
• using statements of compliance.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to standards compliance, or
• a level of competence that is unlikely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• identifying the standards that apply to particular vehicle classes, or
• identifying the standards that apply to vehicles of different manufacturing dates, or
• identifying vehicle classes, or
• using statements of compliance.

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

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

• identifying the standards that apply to particular vehicle classes
• identifying the standards that apply to vehicles of different manufacturing dates
• identifying vehicle classes correctly
• correct use and understanding of statements of compliance.

Note ADR approval numbers can be verified using
http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/

Technical equipment

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements, taking into account all technical information including that 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 vehicles and components which you have certified
• inspect certification documents you use and complete
• inspect information you enter into the Transport Agency computer system.

Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements. This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of safety-related components and systems
• Transport Agency requirements and guidelines (including VIRM requirements) relating to safety-related components and systems
• the safety-related parts of the vehicle manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements
• the operation of the equipment used for safety-related parts of the pre-delivery inspection.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements
• observe you at work
• inspect vehicles and components which you have certified
• inspect your Training record.

The Transport Agency may administer a short test on pre-delivery inspection requirements and the assessment of pre-delivery inspection requirements.

Technical equipment

The equipment required to carry out the safety-related parts of the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspections is in good condition and working order.

The Transport Agency will inspect your technical equipment.

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You commonly make errors in the inspection of such components and systems.

The area of non-compliance is likely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You do not thoroughly inspect all safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You sometimes make errors in the inspection of such components and systems.

The area of non-compliance may compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You do not thoroughly inspect all safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You occasionally make errors in the inspection of such components and systems.

The area of non-compliance is unlikely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

You thoroughly inspect all safety-related components and systems within the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

You consistently and correctly inspection such components and systems.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to safety-related aspects of pre-delivery inspections, or
• a level of competence that is likely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of safety-related components and systems, or
• the Transport Agency requirements and guidelines (including VIRM requirements) relating to safety-related components and systems, or
• the safety-related parts of the vehicle manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing safety-related parts of the pre-delivery inspection.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to safety-related aspects of pre-delivery inpsections, or
• a level of competence that may compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of safety-related components and systems, or
• the Transport Agency requirements and guidelines (including VIRM requirements) relating to safety-related components and systems, or
• the safety-related parts of the vehicle manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing safety-related parts of the pre-delivery inspection.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to safety-related aspects of pre-delivery inspections, or
• a level of competence that is unlikely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of safety-related components and systems, or
• the Transport Agency requirements and guidelines (including VIRM requirements) relating to safety-related components and systems, or
• the safety-related parts of the vehicle manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing safety-related parts of the pre-delivery inspection.

You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to safety-related aspects of pre-delivery inspections, including their compliance with Land Transport Rules.

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

• the assessment of safety-related components and systems, or
• the Transport Agency requirements and guidelines (including VIRM requirements) relating to safety-related components and systems, or
• the safety-related parts of the vehicle manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection requirements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing safety-related parts of the pre-delivery inspection.

Technical equipment

Not all of the equipment required to carry out the safety-related parts of the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspections is available. Where equipment is available, some or all of it is not in working order.

You do not keep any calibration or equipment records.

All the equipment required to carry out the safety-related parts of the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspections is available and in working order, but some or all of it is in poor condition.

All required calibration and equipment records are sometimes up to date.

All the equipment required to carry out the safety-related parts of the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspections is available, in working order and in at least adequate condition.

All required calibration and equipment records are usually up to date.

All the equipment required to carry out the safety-related parts of the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspections is available, in good condition, in sufficient numbers, calibrated (if required) and in working order.

An up-to-date record of all calibration results should be held for all equipment that requires calibrating.