Correct as at 25th April 2024. It may be superseded at any time.
Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > PRS & QMS > PRS: Light vehicle repair certification > Technical part > Brakes
6 Brakes
6-1 Service brakes and park brakes
Requirements
What the Transport Agency expects of you | How the Transport Agency will assess your performance | |
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6.1.1 |
Correct technical decisions |
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You thoroughly inspect all repairs to service and park brakes and correctly determine whether the repairs comply with all Transport Agency requirements, taking into account all technical information including that provided by the Transport Agency such as the VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification. |
The Transport Agency will:
The Transport Agency may:
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6.1.2 |
Technical competence |
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You are competent in all technical aspects relating repairs to service and park brakes. This means you are competent in:
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The Transport Agency will:
The Transport Agency may administer a short test on the assessment of repairs to service and park brakes. |
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6.1.3 |
Technical equipment |
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You have:
The equipment is in good condition and working order. |
The Transport Agency will inspect your technical equipment. |
Scores
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0
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1
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2
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3
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6.1.1 |
Correct technical decisions |
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You do not thoroughly inspect all repairs to service and park brakes and correctly determine whether the repairs comply with all Transport Agency requirements. The area of non-compliance is likely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users. For example:
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You do not thoroughly inspect all repairs to service and park brakes and correctly determine whether the repairs comply with all Transport Agency requirements. The area of non-compliance may compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users. For example:
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You do not thoroughly inspect all repairs to service and park brakes and correctly determine whether the repairs comply with all Transport Agency requirements. The area of non-compliance is unlikely to compromise the safety of vehicle occupants or other road users. For example:
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You thoroughly inspect all repairs to service and park brakes and correctly determine whether the repairs comply with all Transport Agency requirements. |
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6.1.2 |
Technical competence |
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You demonstrate:
This means there are significant gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:
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You demonstrate:
This means there are some gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:
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You demonstrate:
This means there are minor gaps in your knowledge of, or skills in:
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You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to repairs to service and park brakes. This means you can demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in:
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6.1.3 |
Technical equipment |
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Not all of the specified equipment is available. Where equipment is available, some or all of it is not in working order. |
All specified equipment is available and in working order, but some or all of it is in poor condition. |
All specified equipment is available, in working order and in at least adequate condition. |
All specified equipment is available and in good condition and working order. |