Presentation delivered at AITPM WA Branch Heavy Vehicle Technical Forum presentations - 3 March 2016

1. Accreditation Information
AITPM Session
March 2016

2. Information Session – 20162
• Accreditation is a mandatory management system in WA that
assists operators to meet their regulatory requirements for
maintenance and fatigue (two other modules are being
implemented to comply with the new regulations).
• It is unique to Australia. We are the only State where
Accreditation is mandatory.
• There are now about 4,600 complied accredited operators.
• The Business Rules and associated Modules are
prescribed under Part 8, Division 7, of the Road Traffic
(Vehicles) Regulations 2014.

3. Information Session – 20163
WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation is mandatory for individuals
and organisations which:
– Operate a B-double or road train; or
– Operate a truck and trailer over 42.5 tonnes gross mass;
or
– Operate under a Accredited Mass Management
Scheme; or
– Require an annual permit or notice/order; or
who perform transport tasks for hire or reward. This
includes interstate operators

4. Information Session – 20164
The exception is a vehicle defined as a:
• (a) bus; or
• (b) vehicle with a GVM of 8 t or less; or
• (c) vehicle owned by a public authority; or
• (d) vehicle owned by the Commonwealth or a
Commonwealth department or agency or used for
Australian or visiting defence force purposes; or
• (e) special purpose vehicle; or
• (f) agricultural vehicle; or
• (g) being operated by an operator who will not apply for
more than 4 single trip permits (Class 1 Oversize and extra
mass only) per calendar year and do not require any other
annual or period permits.

5. Information Session – 20165
Accreditation payments:
– One off payment of $225.00 for three years – (has not increased
since 2003) – no extensions can be given.
• Accreditation aims to encourage operators to take more
responsibility for servicing their vehicles regularly and
ensuring that they are safe at all times
• Breaches of accreditation conditions can result in cancelation
or suspension of an operators accreditation.
• It also encourages operators to ensure the safety of drivers
through sound fatigue management practices

6. Information Session – 20166
• The WAHVA Business Rules have been amended to reflect
the requirements of the new Road Traffic Act and
Regulations.
• The new regulations make reference to the WAHVA
Business Rules, which provides them a legal status and
forms part of the accreditation process.
• More governance is being placed around audits and
auditors.

7. Information Session – 20167
Accreditation requirements
• An operator must submit an Entry Audit and $225 to MRWA to
become an Accredited Operator.
• The audit must be conducted by an independent auditor who is
qualified to conduct heavy vehicle accreditation audits.
• In order to remain as an accredited operator they must be
audited every 12 months (compliance audits), after three years
the operator must submit a re-entry audit and $225 to renew
their accreditation.
• At this time MRWA randomly audits 5% of complied operators in
the financial year.

8. Information Session – 20168
Accreditation requirements
A entry audit must contain the following documents and records:
• Vehicle Roadworthy Certificates (completed and signed),
• Fatigue Management Plan,
• Commercial Vehicle Driver Medicals completed by a qualified medical
practitioner,
• Training and education records (including fatigue),
• Policies and Procedures to address the standards,
• Signed Maintenance and Fatigue Management Policies (single operator),
and
• Signed Statement of Responsibilities.
• Trip Records
• Servicing records.

9. Information Session – 20169
What is next
• Implementation of a new certification and training system
for Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Auditors.
• Implementation of new module(s).
• Conduct Metro and Regional Accreditation information
sessions.
• A review of Heavy Vehicle Accreditation is currently being
undertaken.

10. Information Session – 201610
The accreditation requirements are designed to assist operators in
complying with the new regulations. If you have the appropriate
documentation, records, process, instructions and training as
required in the modules and business rules then you have, at least,
the start of a reasonable steps defence if you are found to be in
breach of the regulations.

11. QUESTIONS