AIS Vehicle Examiner case studies
AIS Vehicle Examiner · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The AIS Vehicle Examiner credential relates to Queensland's Approved Inspection Station scheme, which is administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. An Approved Inspection Station is a business authorised to inspect vehicles, and an accredited examiner is the individual authorised to carry out those inspections and certify the results. This study page is for people preparing to demonstrate their knowledge of the scheme, whether they are seeking accreditation, renewing it, or taking on supervisory and compliance responsibilities inside a station. The material is organised around four areas: how the AIS scheme is administered; examiner accreditation and authorisation; vehicle inspection standards and procedures; and record keeping, compliance and enforcement. The AIS Vehicle Examiner case studies are 5 cases and about 2,603 words.
1Examiner's Authority and Conflict of Interest
You are an AIS examiner at a station in a regional town. Your brother-in-law owns a small trucking company and brings in one of his prime movers for its annual inspection.
572 words, about 3 min2Incomplete Inspection Due to Equipment Failure
You are conducting a periodic inspection of a light rigid truck at an AIS. The inspection requires the use of a brake tester and a headlight aimer.
464 words, about 2 min3Suspicious Inspection Certificate from Another Station
You are a compliance officer for the AIS scheme. You receive a complaint from a vehicle owner who purchased a used car that had a current inspection certificate issued by Station X three months ago.
559 words, about 3 min4Modification Without Approval
You are inspecting a passenger car that has been modified with a raised suspension and larger wheels. The owner says the modifications were done by a reputable workshop and that they improve off-road capability.
460 words, about 2 min5Record-Keeping and Audit Trail
You are an AIS examiner and also responsible for record-keeping at your station. The station uses a paper-based system for inspection records.
548 words, about 3 min