A. be qualified as an automotive technician with either NZ Trade Certificate in Automotive Engineering, National A-Grade Registration, NZ Advanced Trade Certificate, or equivalent, OR

B. be qualified as an automotive technician in Automotive Engineering with either National Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4 or higher), National Registration, or equivalent, and references of three years continuous relevant work experience, OR

C. be a person who has worked in full-time employment carrying out repairs and maintenance to the safety aspects of motor vehicles for at least five cumulative full-time years.

D. Driver licence Vehicle inspectors must hold a current driver licence for the vehicles that they are inspecting.

E. Fit and proper person [section 2.3(3) of the Rule] It is a condition of an appointment that a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation continues to be fit and proper.

For further information about what it means to be a fit and proper person, refer to the Transport Agency's Fit and proper person guidelines.