Micro-credential Description

This micro-credential explains how to inspect light vehicles to ensure they meet minimum Queensland safety standards. It is relevant to an approved examiner undertaking light vehicle inspections and completing inspection certificates (safety certificates (SC) and certificates of inspection (COI)) under the Approved Inspection Stations (AIS) Scheme. From here a light vehicle will be referred to as a vehicle.

The micro-credential aims to provide an understanding of, or reinforce, vehicle inspection requirements.

Topics Covered

• Queensland Light Vehicle Inspection Manual (QLVIM) and its application for vehicle inspections
• How to identify the vehicle, the vehicle classification, and the applicable Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for the vehicle
• General inspection requirements for vehicles and reasons for rejection when a vehicle is considered defective and must fail an inspection