Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect three-dimensional chassis measurements and correctly determine whether the measurements 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
• inspect information you enter into the Transport Agency computer system.

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 three-dimensional chassis measurements.

This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of three-dimensional chassis measurements
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements and the assessment of three-dimensional chassis measurements
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing three-dimensional chassis measurements.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to vehicle brakes and the assessment of service brakes and park brakes
• 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 the assessment of the three-dimensional chassis measurements.

Technical equipment

You have:

• a trammel bar
• a tape measure
• assorted hand tools.

You have or have access to:

• a currently calibrated three-dimensional chassis measurement machine.

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 three-dimensional chassis measurements and correctly determine whether they 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:

• the chassis measurement readings are outside the tolerance of the manufacturer’s instructions.

You do not thoroughly inspect all three-dimensional chassis measurements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

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

For example:

• the chassis measurement readings have been taken by a technician whose qualifications are unknown, or
• inadequate measurements have been taken to determine that the vehicle is within measurement specifications.

You do not thoroughly inspect all three-dimensional chassis measurements and correctly determine whether they 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:

• the actual measurements have not been recorded.

You thoroughly inspect all three-dimensional chassis measurements and correctly determine whether they comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, 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 three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing three-dimensional chassis measurements.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, 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 three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing three-dimensional chassis measurements.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, 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 three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing three-dimensional chassis measurements.

You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements.

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

• the assessment of three-dimensional chassis measurements, and
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, and
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to three-dimensional chassis measurements, and
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing three-dimensional chassis measurements.

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.

Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly evaluate four-wheel alignment measurements and correctly determine whether the measurents 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
• inspect information you enter into the Transport Agency computer system.

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 four-wheel alignment measurements.

This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of four-wheel alignment measurements
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to four-wheel alignment measurements and the assessment of four-wheel alignment measurements
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to four-wheel alignment measurements
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing four-wheel alignment measurements.

The Transport Agency will:

• talk to you
• ask questions to check your competence relating to four-wheel alignment measurements and the assessment of four-wheel alignment measurements
• 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 the assessment of four-wheel alignment measurements.

Technical equipment

You have:

• assorted hand tools.

You have or have access to:

• a four-wheel alignment machine.

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 four-wheel alignment measurements and correctly determine whether the measurements 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:

• the wheel alignment measurements are outside the tolerance of the manufacturer’s instructions.

You do not thoroughly inspect four-wheel alignment measurements and correctly determine whether the measurements comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

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

For example:

• inadequate measurements have been taken to determine that the vehicle is within measurement specifications.

You do not thoroughly inspect four-wheel alignment measurements and correctly determine whether the measurements 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:

• the actual measurements have not been recorded.

You thoroughly inspect four-wheel alignment measurements and correctly determine whether the measurements comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, 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 four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing four-wheel alignment measurements.

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, 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 four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing four-wheel alignment measurements.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, 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 four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, or
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing four-wheel alignment measurements.

You can demonstrate comprehensive competence in the technical aspects relating to four-wheel alignment measurements.

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

• the assessment of four-wheel alignment measurements, and
• Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, and
• Transport Agency guidelines relating to four-wheel alignment measurements, and
• the operation of the equipment you use for capturing four-wheel alignment measurements.

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.