Correct technical decisions

You thoroughly inspect all modifications and correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements, taking into account technical information provided by NZTA and the LVVTA such as Low Volume Vehicle Code, Standards, Survey Sheets, Information Sheets, and LVVTA Member Association Technical Manuals.

NZTA will:

• talk to you
• observe you at work
• inspect the modifications on vehicles while you are certifying the vehicles, or after you have certified the vehicles
• inspect inspection and certification documents you use and complete.

Technical competence

You are competent in all technical aspects relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications. This means you are competent in:

• the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptations – structures modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications.

NZTA will:

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

NZTA may administer a short test on Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications, and the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications.

Technical equipment

You have, or have access to:

• a stop-watch or other device capable of measuring average deceleration
• an LVVTA h-frame or h-point template
• a steel ruler and a tape measure
• a hand-held inspection lamp
• a mirror
• a hand-tool selection.

The equipment is in good condition and working order.

NZTA will inspect your technical equipment.

Correct technical decisions

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

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

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

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

You do not thoroughly inspect all modifications or correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

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

You thoroughly inspect all modifications and correctly determine if the modifications comply with all legal requirements.

Technical competence

You demonstrate:

• little or no competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications, or
• a level of competence that is likely to compromise the safety of the vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptations – structures modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• Waka Kotahi and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications

You demonstrate:

• some competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications, or
• a level of competence that may compromise the safety of the vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptations – structures modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• Waka Kotahi and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications.

You demonstrate:

• adequate competence in the technical aspects relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications, or
• a level of competence that is unlikely to compromise the safety of the vehicle occupants or other road users.

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

• the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptations – structures modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• Waka Kotahi and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications

You demonstrate comprehensive competence in all technical aspects relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications.

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

• the assessment of Category 3B Disability adaptations – structures modifications, including:
  • the identification of any modifications such as non-OE components and systems
  • the identification of the source of any non-OE components and systems
  • the identification and assessment of material types, manufacturing and machining processes (where applicable)
  • the assessment of the suitability of the modifications and their effect on other components and systems
• legal requirements (including NZTA requirements) relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• NZTA and LVVTA guidelines relating to Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications
• the operation of the equipment you use for assessing Category 3B Disability adaptation - structures modifications.

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 of the 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.