Heavy Vehicle Training Changes January 2022

Heavy Vehicle Training Changes January 2022

The Heavy Vehicle Trailer NOS has now been reviewed by expert working groups across the UK and changes/additions have been suggested. In order to see the updated draft documents please click here.

There were very few changes suggested, a summary is as follows:

• All units to reference ‘heavy vehicle trailer’, not ‘commercial motor vehicle trailer’
• Updated definition of ‘Heavy Vehicle Trailer’ in all units to align with DVSA categories:
  • DVSA category O3: Trailers over 3,500 kg but not exceeding 10,000kg.
  • DVSA category O4: Trailers with a DTAW exceeding 10,000kg.
• HVT01 (Carry out routine heavy vehicle trailer maintenance):
  • Examples of components and adjustments moved from main body of NOS to Scope/range
  • Scope 2 (examination methods) to include ‘performance’
• HVT03 (Remove and replace heavy vehicle trailer electrical auxiliary units and components):
  • Scope 3 (components) to include ‘networking systems’
• HVT04 (Remove and replace heavy vehicle trailer chassis units and components):
  • Scope 4 (chassis systems) to include:
    • suspension, including ESP
    • braking, including ABS and EBS
    • wheels (locking and security) and tyre
• HVT06 (Inspect heavy vehicle trailers):
  • Scope 2 (test methods) to include ‘measurement’
• HVT08 (Diagnose and rectify heavy vehicle trailer chassis system faults):
  • Scope 1 (chassis systems) –
    • Should this include ancillary systems?
    • If so, should we look at bodybuilding/coachbuilding units?
• Generic units to be removed from suite as not Heavy Vehicle Trailer specific. To be combined with similar units from other suites when Core NOS Units are reviewed:
  • IMIHVT14 - Diagnose commercial motor vehicle trailer faults where no prescribed process or format is available
  • IMIHVT15 - Assist automotive workshop operations by providing technical support
  • IMIHVT16L - Liaise with motor vehicle and product manufacturers on technical matters
  • IMIHVT17 - Liaise with motor vehicle and product manufacturers on technical matters
  • IMILT018 - Conduct motor vehicle diagnostic consultations with customers
  • IMIHVTAE06 - Diagnose and rectify motor vehicle electrical unit and component faults

If you would like to discuss any of these developments, or have any other feedback regarding this project, please contact Caroline Harris on carolineh@theimi.org.uk.

Many thanks for having your say!