Vehicle structure

2-8 Points of attachment

Requirements

  What the Transport Agency expects of you How the Transport Agency will assess your performance
2.8.1
Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all points of attachment and and correctly determine whether the repair complies 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.
2.8.2
Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to repairs to points of attachment. This means you are competent in:

  • the assessment of repairs to points of attachment
  • Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to repairs to points of attachment and the assessment of repairs to points of attachment
  • Transport Agency guidelines relating to repairs to points of attachment
  • the operation of the equipment used for inspecting repairs to points of attachment.

The Transport Agency will:

  • talk to you
  • ask questions to check your competence relating to repairs to points of attachment and the assessment of repairs to points of attachment
  • 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 points of attachment repairs and the assessment of repairs to points of attachment.

2.8.3
Technical equipment

You have:

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

The equipment is in good condition and working order.

The Transport Agency will inspect your technical equipment.

Scores

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2.8.1
Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all points of attachment or correctly determine whether the repairs to the points of attachment comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

The area of non-compliance is likely to compromise the outcome of the certification process.

For example:

  • a headlamp cannot be securely attached/adjusted as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

You do not thoroughly inspect all components or correctly determine whether the repairs to the points of attachment comply with all Transport Agency requirements.

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

For example:

  • a side-mirror cannot be securely attached/adjusted as per the manufacturer’s instructions
  • a rear-side lamp cannot be securely attached as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

You do not thoroughly inspect all components or correctly determine whether the repairs to points of attachment 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 front-side light cannot be securely attached as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

You thoroughly inspect all components and correctly determine whether the vehicle structure complies with all Transport Agency requirements.

2.8.2
Technical competence

You demonstrate:

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

You demonstrate:

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

You demonstrate:

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

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

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

  • the assessment of repairs to points of attachment
  • the Transport Agency requirements (including VIRM requirements) relating to repairs to points of attachment
  • Transport Agency guidelines relating to repairs points of attachment
  • the operation of the equipment you use for inspecting repairs to points of attachment.
2.8.3
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.

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