General repairs

Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all corrosion protection systems used as part of the repair and correctly determine that the corrosion protection systems comply with all Transport Agency requirements, taking into account technical information provided by the Transport Agency such as the VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification.

The Transport Agency will:

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

The Transport Agency may:

• take into account outcomes from complaints, random re-inspections and ‘mystery shopper’ exercises since your last review.

Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to corrosion protection systems.

This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of corrosion protection
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to corrosion protection and the assessment of corrosion protection
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to corrosion protection
• the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting corrosion protection.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to corrosion protection and the assessment of corrosion protection
• observe you at work
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete
• inspect your Training record.

The Transport Agency may administer a short test on corrosion protection and the assessment of corrosion protection.

Technical equipment

You have:

• a hand-held inspection lamp
• assorted hand tools.

The equipment is in good condition and working order.

The Transport Agency will inspect your technical equipment.

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all corrosion protected areas and correctly determine whether the corrosion protection systems used comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

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

You do not thoroughly inspect all corrosion protected areas and correctly determine whether the corrosion protection systems used comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

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

For example:

• no attempt has been made to restore the corrosion protection system.

You do not thoroughly inspect all corrosion protected areas and correctly determine whether the corrosion protection systems used 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:

• a seam has been sealed using an incorrect sealant, or
• a weld through primer has not been used, or
• a seam has not been sealed.

You thoroughly inspect all corrosion protected areas and correctly determine whether the corrosion protection systems used comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to corrosion protection, 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 corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to corrosion protection, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting corrosion protection.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to corrosion protection, 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 corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to corrosion protection, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting corrosion protection.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to corrosion protection, 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 corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to corrosion protection, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to corrosion protection, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting corrosion protection.

You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to corrosion protection.

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

• the assessment of corrosion protection, and
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to corrosion protection, and
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to corrosion protection, and
• the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting corrosion protection.

Technical equipment

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.