RELATED ORGANISATIONS

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)

The New Zealand Land transport agency is the main organization which governs and protects all that is related to the automotive industry. They work very closely to the relations of the industry and are responsible for affordability, safety and responsive sustainable land transport system. 

They also have a huge role in investigations on accidents, managing projects related to road construction, repairs and building new road systems. The New Zealand land transport agency is also responsible for enforcing all the rules and regulations relating to land use, transportation, and transportation services. They are also responsible for enforcing rules and regulations for businesses which are related to transport services, vehicle repairs and even vehicle dealers. 

If help is needed, the New Zealand land transport agency will provide advice and assistance even to government and private organizations upon request. NZTA is the government organization that administers the WOF to workshops and its technicians.

(NZTA, 2012)

Motor Trade Association (MTA)

Is a membership organization, set up in 1917, it has around 4000 members that stretch from vehicle repairers to car dealers. To be a member, an annual membership fee of approximately $800 is required.

The organization also provides WOF training, whereby one day of WOF training is around $552. If you are a member, the fee is half price at $276 bucks.

Upon joining the class and passing the exam, you will receive certification in WOF inspection. Also, if you are a member, you are permitted to carry the MTA logo on your work shop to show customers that you are a professional.

(MTA, 2012)

Occupational Health and Safety (OSH)

They are the government service responsible for inspections, information and training activities in the area of occupational safety and health. The objective of the Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE) 1992 is to promote the prevention of harm to all people at work, and others in, or in the vicinity of the workplace.

The Act applies to all New Zealand workplaces and places duties on employers, the self-employed, employees, principals and others who are in a position to manage or control hazards. The Department of Labour administers and enforces the HSE Act in most workplaces.

(Department of Labour, 2012)

References:

WebLogix Ltd. (2001). “Simms”. Retrieved from: http://www.simmsautoelec.co.nz/wa4e6b.html

NZTA. (2012). “About Us”. Retrieved from: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about/index.html

MTA. (2012).“About us”. Retrieved from: https://www.mta.org.nz/aboutus

Department of Labour. (2012). Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act)”. Retrieved from: http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/law/hse.shtml