Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 45)

ANNEX IV U.K. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE COMPETENCE, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF INSPECTORS

1. Competence U.K.

Before authorising an applicant for a position as inspector to carry out periodic roadworthiness tests, Member States or competent authorities shall verify that that person:

(a)

has a certified knowledge and understanding relevant for road vehicles in the following areas:

• mechanics;

• dynamics;

• vehicle dynamics;

• combustion engines;

• material and material processing;

• electronics;

• electrics;

• electronic vehicle components;

• IT applications;

(b)

has at least three years of documented experience or equivalent, such as documented mentorship or studies, and appropriate training in the road vehicle field set out above.