DVSA's 'next generation testing' project in 2014 moved annual inspections of HGVs, buses, coaches and municipal vehicles from government-owned to government-licenced facilities, now called ATFs. However, the people doing the work remained in the employ of DVSA, who would need to travel to a customer site and carry out inspections in their facilities. With the change in their circumstances, their job title changed, from 'inspector' to 'vehicle standards assessor.' Bringing in the irtec qualification was another element of the changes, according to a DVSA spokesman. He says: "We wanted front-line staff to have the opportunity to gain a nationally-recognised award. This accreditation gives confidence to our testers. For our customers, the award underpins the competence and professionalism of our staff."
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