Changes to motor vehicle repairers regulations

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Motor industry

Information for repairers about the amendments to regulations under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003

Classes of repair work listed in the regulations have been changed and are described below. In most cases, repairers do not need to take any action.

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For more information about these changes, contact Consumer Protection on 1300 30 40 54 or by email..

2021 Changes

Following highlights the changes to classes of repair work and definitions.

Classes of repair work

The number of classes of repair work has been reduced from 29 to 23. This has been done by making the following changes:

  • merging driveline servicing and repairing work, driveline work, and transmission work to create a new class of driveline and transmission work;
  • merging diesel fitting work and diesel fuel and engine work to create a new class of diesel work;
  • merging tyre fitting (light) work and tyre fitting (heavy) work to create a new class of tyre fitting work;
  • absorbing exhaust system work and steering, suspension and wheel aligning work into the existing class of underbody work; and
  • absorbing cylinder head reconditioning work into the existing class of engine reconditioning work.

The following classes of repair work are now categorised as superseded classes: cylinder head reconditioning; diesel fitting; diesel fuel and engine; driveline servicing and repairing; driveline; exhaust system; steering, suspension and wheel aligning; transmission; tyre fitting (heavy); and tyre fitting (light).

What do repairers need to do?

Repairers do not need to take any action. Existing repairer certificates remain valid. Any repairers certified for a superseded class will continue to be able to carry out the same work.

Accessory fitting work

The definitions for electrical accessory fitting work and mechanical accessory fitting work have been narrowed. Certification is now only required for work to install or remove an accessory where that accessory affects the performance, security or safety of a motor vehicle.

What do repairers need to do?

Repairers already certified for electrical accessory fitting or mechanical accessory fitting will not be affected by this change.

Consumer Protection has developed a guide for the repair industry to assist with understanding which accessories may be exempted from certification requirements..

Locksmith work

A new repair class for locksmith work has been introduced, and will cover work required to service, repair or replace a locking or transponder system fitted to a motor vehicle.

Are there any other changes that affect motor vehicle repairers?

Segways and vehicles with a power output of not more than 200 watts will be added to the list of exclusions from the definition of motor vehicle. This will make it clear that any repairs to these goods do not need to be carried out by a certified motor vehicle repairer.

Why have these changes been made?

These changes are administrative in nature and are intended to streamline processes and reduce costs for industry, consumers and government.

2022 Changes 

Changes were made to:

  • introduce a new class of repair work called wheel aligning, steering and suspension work;
  • remove driveline and transmission work as a class of repair work; and
  • add a number of new qualifications that can be used to apply for a repairer’s certificate.

Wheel aligning, steering and suspension work

Repairers who become certified in wheel aligning, steering and suspension work (WSS) will be able to:

  • inspect, service or replace a steering or suspension system; and
  • balance a wheel or align the wheels.

How can a repairer become certified in WSS?

Repairers applying for certification in the new WSS class will have to provide evidence that they have completed the following units:

  • AURAEA002 - Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  • AURASA102 - Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  • AURATA001 - Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
  • AURTTD002 - Inspect and service steering systems
  • AURTTD004 - Inspect and service suspension systems
  • AURTTJ011 - Balance wheels and tyres
  • Either
    • AURLTD106 - Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations or
    • AURHTD104 - Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations

It is possible to complete these units as part of one of the following qualifications:

  • Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology (AUR21820)
  • Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520)
  • Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology (AUR21920)

Why has WSS been added?

WSS has been introduced in response to industry feedback that the deletion of the previous steering, suspension and wheel aligning (SSW) class had an adverse effect on the repairer industry, in particular tyre fitters seeking to be able to carry out wheel alignments as part of their job.

WSS is narrower in scope than SSW as it will not allow repairers to carry out the repair of steering or suspension systems.

Any repairers who are not already certified in SSW and want to be able to carry out the repair of steering or suspension systems will need to seek certification in one of the general repair classes such as underbody work, light vehicle work or heavy vehicle work.

Does the new WSS class affect repairers who are certified in SSW?

These changes will not affect any repairer who is already certified in SSW. These repairer’s certificates remain valid and repairers can continue to carry out all work within the definition of SSW, including the repair of steering and suspension systems. The narrower definition for WSS will not apply to any repairers already certified in SSW.

Driveline and transmission work

Driveline and transmission work (DTW) has been deleted because there is no longer sufficient demand for repair classes relating to driveline or transmission work.

Repairers who are currently certified in one of the following classes will not be affected by this change and their existing repairer’s certificate will remain valid:

  • Driveline and transmission work
  • Driveline work
  • Driveline servicing and repair work
  • Transmission work

New qualifications 

The following qualifications have been added to the regulations:

Class of repair work Prescribed qualification 
  Training package Qualification
Air conditioning work AUR Code: AUR20220
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Body building work AUR Code: AUR32120
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Cooling system work AUR Code: AUR21220
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology (Radiator and Cooling System Repair)
Electrical accessory fitting work  AUR Code: AUR20420
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Electrical work  AUR Code: AUR30320
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology 
Glazing work  AUR Code: AUR32220
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology 
Heavy vehicle servicing work  AUR  Code: AUR20520
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology 
Heavy vehicle work  AUR  Code: AUR31120
Title: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology 
Light vehicle servicing work  AUR Code: AUR20520
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology 
Light vehicle work  AUR Code: AUR30620
Title: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 
Mechanical accessory fitting AUR  Code: AUR22021
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting 
Motor cycle servicing work  AUR  Code: AUR20520
Title: Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology 
Motor cycle work  AUR  Code: AUR30820
Title: Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology 
Painting work  AUR  Code: AUR32420
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology 
Panel beating work  AUR  Code: AUR32120
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Trimming work  AUR  Code: AUR32320
Title: Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

 

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Last updated 14 Aug 2024

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