The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) presents an exciting challenge for participants in the IRTE Skills Challenge.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has an exciting challenge for participants in the IRTE Skills Challenge. As part of their commitment to ensuring road safety and maintaining high standards, DVSA invites candidates to conduct a topside inspection of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and identify deficiencies in line with the PSV inspection manual. The challenge aims to test candidates’ knowledge, attention to detail, and adherence to established standards.
Key Details:
- Challenge: Conduct a topside inspection of PSVs.
- Objective: Identify deficiencies based on the PSV inspection manual.
- Manual Reference: The PSV inspection manual provides detailed guidelines for examination1.
- Acceptable Reasons for Failure: Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to recognise and document deficiencies that could lead to PSV failure.
- Application of Relevant Requirements: Participants must apply specific standards outlined in the manual during their inspection.
DVSA encourages all IRTE Skills Challenge candidates to prepare thoroughly, familiarize themselves with the PSV inspection manual, and demonstrate their expertise in identifying safety-critical issues. By participating in this challenge, candidates contribute to safer roads and uphold the highest standards in the transport industry.