Vehicle Inspector – Inspection Course

The topics covered include:

Introduction

• Purpose and scope of the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM)
• Overview of the VIRM
• Inspection and certification process 
• Inspection equipment
• Definitions and abbreviations
• Sample certification and documentation

General Vehicles/Motorcycles (depending on driver’s license class)

• Vehicle identification 
• Vehicle doors and hinged panels
• Vehicle structural integrity, lighting and vision, entrance and exit 
• Vehicle interior systems
• Vehicle brakes, steering and suspension, tyres, wheels and hubs, and exhaust systems
• Vehicle towing connections and miscellaneous items

General Trailers

• Vehicle structural integrity and lighting
• Vehicle brakes, steering and suspension, tyres, wheels and hubs 
• Vehicle towing connections

Following are the set requirements to become a WOF Inspector. 

Pass the NZTA Fit and proper person check (Fit and proper person guidelines) which includes:

• Be qualified as an automotive technician with either an NZ Trade Certificate in Automotive Engineering, National A-Grade Registration, NZ Advanced Trade Certificate, or equivalent,

OR

• Be qualified as an automotive technician in Automotive Engineering with either a National Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4 or higher), National Registration, or equivalent, and references of three years of continuous relevant work experience. 

OR

• Be a person who has worked in full-time employment carrying out repairs and maintenance to the safety aspects of motor vehicles for at least five cumulative full-time years. (You need to supply a letter verifying this from your employer.)

• A current New Zealand Driving Licence for the class you intend to apply for.
  

• Complete a VI1B Vehicle inspector application for Warrant of fitness - light motor vehicles. You must pay the fee directly to NZTA (this is separate from the UCOL | Te Pūkenga training fee)
• Complete the UCOL | Te Pūkenga enrolment form and apply for the course along with a copy of your approved VI1B Vehicle Inspector application and a copy of your current New Zealand Driving Licence.
  

As UCOL becomes Te Pūkenga on 1 January 2023, learners enrolling in a programme that is likely to continue into semester 1 2023 will become Te Pūkenga learners and will receive their qualification from Te Pūkenga on completion.

Students need to supply their own steel cap boots and overalls.

Each applicant must apply and be approved by NZTA before the practical and theory testing that takes place at UCOL | Te Pūkenga. The application fee ($495 plus GST) will cover NZTA costs.

Students will receive a UCOL | Te Pūkenga Certificate of Attendance.