Short Course

WOF Inspectors Training

Are you a mechanic who wants to become a WOF inspector?

When

13 May 25
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM –
15 May 25
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Where

95 Forth St
North Dunedin, Otago 9016,
New Zealand

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About the course

Are you a mechanic who wants to become a WOF inspector?

This new course is designed to train staff to carry out the vehicle inspection process correctly and to gain a firm grasp of the inspection requirements. Participants will also learn how to navigate their way around the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM).

With 50/50 theory and practical, this course will prepare you for the inspector exam, including a mock exam paper.

Upon successful completion, you will receive an Otago Polytechnic Certificate of Attendance.

Please note: there are additional requirements to become a vehicle inspector. You will need to refer to the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM) for full details on the eligibility criteria for vehicle inspectors. Completing the Otago Polytechnic training course does not guarantee an individual will be approved by NZTA.

2025 remaining course dates

13 - 15 May 2025

29 - 31 July 2025

Course schedule

Day one
8.00am - 4.30pm: blended learning (theory and practical)

Day two
8.00am - 4.30pm: blended learning (theory and practical)

Day three
8.00am - 10.00am: theory revision
10.30am - 12.00pm: Certification Officer from NZTA to officiate the online test

Topics covered

Customer service protocols
Assessment of vehicle structural integrity
Lighting and signalling system
Vision requirements
Door and hinged panel
Vehicle interior systems
Brake systems
Steering and suspension
Wheels and tyre exhaust systems
Documentation of inspection.

Course fee

$595 (plus GST)

Please note: Student loans are not available for short courses and night classes.

Equipment

You will need to bring personal safety equipment (safety footwear and overalls).

Applying to NZTA

Each applicant must apply to NZTA before the training and theory testing take place.

Application process for this course

1. Email EngTrades@op.ac.nz or phone 03 470 4354 to register your interest.

2. Apply to NZTA via the normal application process which can be found here: vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/applications/vi-applications/wof-vi-application

3. When completing this application, please ensure you write 'Bulk testing at Otago Polytechnic' on the top.

4. Otago Polytechnic will confirm your place on the course.

For more information

If you have any questions, please email Hamish Miller (hamishm@op.ac.nz)

Cancellation of a programme

Any programme of study, course or course occurrence may be cancelled or postponed where there are insufficient numbers. As far as is practically possible, we avoid cancelling or making other significant changes less than two weeks before the programme starts (or five working days for short courses). If this happens, we will do our best to suggest alternative study options for you. If you don’t want to do the alternative programme, we will give you a full refund. For international students, if a programme change affects your visa status, we will let you know and support you to find an alternative option. We also advise Immigration New Zealand of any programme change that will affect international students.