RTA Consultation Session with Engineers Australia



VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SCHEME (VSCCS)

THE SCHEME TO REPLACE THE ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION SCHEME (ECS)



In 2010 the RTA proposes to implement the Vehicle Safety and Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS). This new scheme will replace the Engineering Certification Scheme and applies new scheme entry and administrative requirements.


The RTA will be undertaking public consultation on the scheme, including the changes that will be needed to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007. Prior to that occurring, we are consulting with key stakeholders to ensure that they are briefed about the proposed regulatory framework, and specifically about the proposed criteria for assessing the competency of scheme applicants. (The scheme will operate as a licence issued to competent persons.)


Members of Engineers Australia, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are invited to participate in this consultation with the RTA at an evening meeting as follows:


Date: 30 June 2010 (Wednesday)

Time: 6 pm light refreshments for a 6.30 pm start

Venue: Engineers Australia Harricks Auditorium,

Ground floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood.


The purpose of the meeting is to provide members with an overview briefing of the VSCCS and seek feedback, as well as consult on the detailed competency criteria proposed in order to be licensed. The meeting will not have time to cover the various vehicle standards that apply (and that are not changing as a result of the VSCCS), or deal with operational issues relating to either the Engineering Certification Scheme or the future VSCCS.

The RTA values the efforts made by members of Engineers Australia over the years to support the ECS, as well as the development of the VSCCS. We look forward to receiving your thoughts.

Jill Gallagher

Principal Adviser Regulatory Strategy
Roads & Traffic Authority