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Concise Categorisation of Defects – Half-Day Online Course

£150.00

A half-day course covering the DVSA’s Categorisation of Defects Manual in detail, how to interpret it, apply it during inspections and use it confidently when assessing, classifying and recording vehicle defects.

Course Overview

You’ll cover:

  • What the Categorisation of Defects Manual is and its purpose
  • The parts and contents of the manual, and how it’s structured
  • How to use the manual, with worked examples
  • Defect serviceability and quantification
  • Where the manual applies, including driver walk round checks
  • Complaints and appeals
  • Real defect examples and how the manual applies to each
  • Important reminders for correct, consistent use

Who Should Attend

  • Workshop supervisors or team leaders in vehicle maintenance settings
  • Vehicle inspectors responsible for appraisal of defects, prioritisation and record-keeping
  • Engineering managers or maintenance leads overseeing defect management, insurance or audit readiness

Delivery and Duration

  • Format: Delivered online
  • Duration: Half-day session
  • Access: Attend from any location via secure online sessions
  •  Delivered by instructors with operational experience in HGV, PSV and fleet maintenance environments.

FAQs

How long is the course?

Half a day

Does this course replace the manual itself?

No. The course teaches your team how to interpret and apply the DVSA’s Categorisation of Defects Manual correctly and confidently, it doesn’t replace it.

What happens after completion?

You receive a certificate of attendance, which can be added to your internal training records and audit evidence.

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