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In a bid to make the role of an Authorised Examiner Designated Manager (AEDM) clearer, the DVSA introduced new legislation in March following an industry wide consultation.
While making the role and responsibilities of the AEDM clearer, the DVSA has reported that the new legislation will help people carrying out the roles more effective.
The AEDM’s role ensures that garages have the right approach and checks in place to maintain MOT test standards and procedures – essentially, they have an overall view of the entire MOT business.
However, through consultation, the DVSA were aware that some AEDMs were not accessing MOT testing service (MTS), which means there were times when the MOT activities or a test site was not being supervised effectively. To counteract this, from 2nd March, the new legislation included a change as to who could hold the AEDM role.
The role of a trained person to manage MOT garage activities was first introduced in 1995 and later became known as the Authorised Examiner Designated Manager (AEDM) in 2005.
Historically, a person could only be an AEDM if they were the business Principal. However, under the new rules, the role can be held by a senior manager in the business and all AEs are able to nominate a senior manager to take on the role.
While set to counteract any confusion within testing stations about who should be managing the AEDM role, the move will also open up more opportunities for others.
Each AEDM will also be required to successfully complete a Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management. This award not only provides a valuable academic qualification but full comprehension of current DVSA legislative and compliance requirements, which is vital in the rapidly changing automotive industry.
Autotech Training offers an IMI accredited Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management course, developed in collaboration with the DVSA to give learners the skills needed to manage MOT Vehicle Test Centres. Expert trainers located within Autotech Training’s dedicated training facility in Milton Keynes, supports delegates throughout the two day course, helping them navigate the MOT guide and supporting documents and websites to ensure they have the necessary skill set to run a fully compliant MOT testing station.
“During the consultation, the DVSA discovered that the role of the AEDM needed to be made clearer,” comments Colin Gleghorn, Managing Director of Autotech Training. “The AEDM’s role is really important, as they make sure that garages have the right approach and checks in place to maintain MOT test standards and procedures. By expanding the remit of who can become an AEDM not only opens up opportunities for others but will ensure that the role is carried out fully.”
As part of the changes, the DVSA has also made the Authorised Examiner Principal (AEP) a formal role on the MOT testing service (MTS) and new AEPs will get access to MTS for the first time, allowing them to view data relating to their Authorised Examiner (AE) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) records.