TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Day 1

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Day 1: Workshop Approval Chris Dormand Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) United Kingdom TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Content – – – – – Tachograph Scheme Purpose Legislation (Statutory Instrument, ATCM) Workshop Approval Procedures Workshop Technician Authorisation Workshop Equipment Workshop Card Issuing Workshop Audit Workshop Discipline Record of Workshop Information TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Purpose of the Tachograph Scheme – Ensure Infrastructure in place to enable tachographs to be installed and accurately maintained in vehicles – Ensure correct issue and secure use of workshop smart cards – Ensure correct inspection and accurate calibration of tachographs in accordance with the Regulations – Monitor performance of workshops TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Legislation – Implemented 1360/2002/EC into the UK legislation through Statutory Instruments allowing: • Approval of workshops • Ability to charge a fee for the approval of workshops • Validates the Approved Tachograph Centre Manual TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Approved Tachograph Centre Manual: 1. Approval process 2. Facilities and equipment requirements 3. Security requirements 4. Technician training standards 5. Inspection/Calibration procedures 6. Disciplinary procedures 7. Calibration Fees www. transportoffice. gov. uk TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Workshop Approval Procedure – Application form • Site plan • Evidence of permission to modify/use the site by owner • Sound financial standing • References • Good repute: declaration of non-conviction • Evidence to show technical support, training, equipment and periodic inspection of equipment. TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Workshop Approval Procedure (cont. ) – Site visit to discuss plan • Does it meet the requirements of the manual? • If yes, then Approval in Principle • If no, then site examiner gives written advice on required changes – In order to gain approval: • Site completed in accordance with plans • Trained technician • Quality Control system in place TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 • Facilities and Equipment – Building containing: • Reception • Calibration Bay (contains equipment for determining “W” and “L”. e. g. rollers) • Inspection pit • Separate and secure workshop adjacent to the calibration bay – External 20 m track (as described in the ATCM) TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Required Equipment • VOSA accepted equipment only, as listed in the ATCM – Roller test rig (including Roller Brake Test conversions) – Programmer / Pulse counter – Downloading equipment – Additional equipment • Chart reader • Portable drive unit • PC and software TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Approve Training • Course Content agreed with VOSA • Examination at the end • VOSA Approved Training Organisation • Training Facilities • Assessments of course delivery by VOSA • Co-operative arrangements for regular reviews of training • VOSA notified by Training Organisation when a technician has been trained. TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Approve Technicians • Application to VOSA • Nominated Technicians must : – Be of Good Repute – Provide a signed declaration of suitability – Have appropriate skills and technical background – Have a current tachograph training certificate – renewed every 3 years TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Workshop Card Issue • • • Controlled issue, due to security risks associated with the card. PIN protected PIN issued to home address of the technician Workshop card issued to the technician’s work address Card to be stored securely in a safe overnight Slam box storage available for card during the day TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Workshop Quality Control/Internal Audit • • • Designated quality manager Routine Quality Control Checks Routine Audit Checks Ensuring secure use of smart cards Ensuring staff remain properly trained TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 VOSA Workshop Annual Audit • • VOSA Traffic examiner will visit the site annually Check for record of plaques issued Record of tampering Seals, pliers, workshop card etc…securely stored Notices displayed Technicians are up to date with training Equipment has been calibrated TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Workshop Disciplinary Procedures • • • Inability to calibrate tachographs Fraud or deliberate incorrect calibration of tachographs If bribes accepted by technicians Found guilty of a violent/intimidating crime Failure to keep suitable records and comply with the security requirements of the ATCM Calibrations performed by unauthorised staff TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Workshop Disciplinary Procedures Options: • Advice • A formal warning • Letter of Contemplated Withdrawal • Additional Training • Disqualification • Suspension TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 Record of Workshop Information VOSA database containing: • Centre address • Nominated technicians • Designated site manager • Seal number for the site-provided to European Commission periodically • Workshop card numbers • Annual reports completed by Traffic Examiners • Copies of communication with the workshop TAIEX Workshop Approval

TAIEX Budapest 24 th Feb 09 General Workshop Performance After Being Approved • • Approved Tachograph Centres must: Provide an All-Comers Service for statutory Inspections Provide Inspections at earliest available date. Conduct all work to the standards prescribed in the Approved Tachograph Centre Manual (ATCM) TAIEX Workshop Approval