A GEA accredited engineer is an engineer who has proven their technical skills following training received from either an equipment supplier / OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or their employer.
The Company is a current GEA member (or approved sub contractor to a GEA member) and is working to the GEA’s codes of conduct.
The GEA will review the competence certification as supplied by the company and then complete an independent GEA assessment to ensure they have the suitable knowledge and understanding of UK / DVSA / HSE regulation to conduct the work for which they are being accredited on.
If the engineer and company have meet all the above requirements they are issued a GEA Garage Equipment specialist card, this card will detail all the engineers’ GEA certified skills.
To validate an engineer’s competences, the engineer can simply show you the virtual card on their portable device (phone / tables /laptop) or use the online card checker application https://cardcheck.gosmart.co.uk/ ensure you select scheme GEA. You will need to enter the engineers surname as shown on the card and card number to ensure you are validating the correct person, the card / online application will also show a current image of the engineer so you can confirm this is the correct person.
A GEA accreditation is valid for 3 years but can be withdrawn at any time should any of the above criteria not be met.
The GEA offer 2 types of cards, the first is the GEA garage equipment specialist as above, the second is the GEA garage equipment specialist + CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) example of the cards show below
Check The Engineers Qualifications On The Online Card Checker Remember To Select Card Scheme GEA
GEA aim is to act as a single focal point for our members, representing their interests within the Automotive Industry, and in liaison with other professional bodies and Government organisations.
This GEA Engineer Assessment measures the knowledge of engineers who service, install and calibrate non emission MOT equipment. We believe that such engineers should have an in-depth knowledge of the DVSA regulations, guidelines and calibration requirements. It’s this knowledge, together with the appropriate product training that creates a competent engineer.
The MOT Assessment can be completed either online, at the GEA, or we can attend your site to complete the assessment. (additional travel costs may be incurred) This tough Assessment consists of multiple choice questions, the correct answers can be found by studying the relevant documents and we will also require to review your product training records from your employer / supplier to ensure you have the required technical skills / competencies.
The pass rate is set at 70%.
Please Note: It’s essential that engineers studies the following documents before attending:
The MOT Testing Guide, Section D “Requirements for Authorisation”
The MOT Testing Guide, appendix 2 “Facilities and Security”
The MOT Testing Guide can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/topic/mot/manuals
The Assessment will also seek knowledge on general Health and Safety subjects, such as working at height, correct lifting and body protection. Some assessment questions will relate to DVSA MOT Equipment Specifications, which can also be found in the public area of the GEA website’s Technical Library.
Charges for the Assessment are £130 + VAT per engineer (GEA members only).
A Virtual (Photo ID) card/site pass will be sent for those who pass the assessment, which is accessed via a smart phone app, an additional physical (Plastic) cards can be supplied at £20 +Vat supplement.
The GEA assessment card can also be issued as a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card if the engineer has passed a CITB Health and Safety Test within the last two years (Engineer must have a minimum of 2 months remaining on CITB certification when completing the GEA assessment). At an additional charge of £50 + VAT.
NOTE: All assessments must be taken within 6 months of the date of booking. Beyond this date will incur suspension and an admin fee charged for release.
The accreditation is valid for 3 years from the end of the month from the date of assessment.
The GEA believes that a good understanding of the specific UK’s Regulations together with good product knowledge makes for a competent Lift Engineer.
The technical training on products is to be provided by the member company or an equipment OEM supplier, as many products can be specific to them.
The assessment of an engineer’s technical knowledge / competency needs to be assessed / confirmed by the member company before they are able to site the GEA assessment.
The GEA is, however, in a good position to independently assess an engineer’s knowledge / understanding of UK rules and regulations. To do this the GEA has developed the GEA Vehicle Lift Engineer Assessment. The assessment tests an engineer’s knowledge of LOLER and PUWER, which are the two main HSE regulations that a garage must must abide by. We also check the engineers knowledge of BS 7980, (Vehicle lift installation, maintenance and safe use) and ask a few questions on the vehicle lift manufacturing / certification standard EN 1493.
This tough Assessment consists of multiple choice questions; the correct answers for which can be found by studying the following documents.
Please Note: It’s essential that engineers studies these documents before attempting the assessment: these documents are made available to the engineer on completed bookings.
BS 7980:2012 Vehicle lifts. Installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use
BS EN 1493:2010. Vehicle lifts
LOLER: The lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
PUWER: Providing and using work equipment
Charges for the Assessment are £130 + VAT per engineer (GEA members only).
A Virtual accreditation card will be sent for those who pass the assessment, which can be accessed via a smart phone, Alternatively Physical (Plastic) cards can be supplied at £20 +Vat supplement.
Feedback can be provided for those who may fail the assessment to assist in any retraining requirements.
The Lift assessment card can also be issued as a CSCS card if the engineer has passed a CITB Health and Safety Test within the last two years. An additional charge of £50 + VAT is applicable.
NOTE: All Assessments must be taken within 6 months of the date of booking, engineers not completing the assessments within this time frame will have access suspended from the training site and an admin fee charged for reactivation.
The accreditation (when passed) is valid for 3 years from the end of the month from the date of assessment.
The GEA believes that a good understanding of the UK’s MOT Regulations together with good product knowledge makes for a competent Sales consultant. This assessment is not on specific product features and benefits but on UK MOT bay regulations and generic Health & safety requirements, including regulations around vehicle lifts.
The GEA assessment of Technical Sales Consultants covering DVSA specifications, Health and Safety and Vehicle lift regulations which ends with the sales consultant completing the sales consultant assessments.
Please Note: It’s advised that sales consultants studies these documents before attending:
The MOT Testing Guide, Section D “Requirements for Authorisation”
The MOT Testing Guide, appendix 2 “Facilities and Security”
The MOT Testing Guide can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/topic/mot/manuals
The assessment also measures a sales consultants knowledge of LOLER and PUWER, which are the two employment regulations that a garage owner must abide by when setting up an MOT bay. We also check knowledge of BS 7980, which has become the lift installation company’s bible and ask a few questions on the vehicle lift manufacturer’s standard EN 1493.
BS 7980:2012 Vehicle lifts. Installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use
BS EN 1493:2010. Vehicle lifts
LOLER: The lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
PUWER: Providing and using work equipment
Some assessment questions will relate to DVSA specific MOT Equipment Specifications, these can also be found in the public area of the GEA website’s Technical Library.
Only Sales consultants who pass the assessments will be issued with a GEA Accredited Technical Sales Consultant Card.
Charges for the Assessment are £130 + VAT per sales consultant (GEA members only).
A Virtual card/site pass will be sent for those who pass the assessment, which can be accessed via a smart phone, Physical (Plastic) cards can be supplied at £20 +Vat supplement.
feedback will be provided for those who may fail.
The Sales Consultant card can also be issued as a CSCS card if the engineer has passed a CITB Health and Safety Test within the last two years. An additional charge of £50 + VAT is applicable.
NOTE: All assessments must be taken within 6 months of the date of booking. Beyond this date will incur suspension and an admin fee charged for release.
The accreditation is valid for 3 years from the end of the month from the date of assessment.
A wire rope Inspector is defined as a person who is responsible for the inspection and certification of wire ropes as used in Vehicle lifts. The purpose of this course is to supply guidance to engineers and competent persons on wire rope construction, examination, identification of potential weakness and removal from service if required. The accreditation is valid for 3 years from the end of the month from the date of assessment. A virtual card is offered free of charge as part of the accreditation. Hours: 1000h – 1500h, including light lunch.
Cost: £225 + VAT per person
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GEA Assessments can be either instructor lead in a classroom or online, please specify option when booking.
Instructor lead courses will review the required specifications / documents including where to access the relevant data ahead of the engineer sitting the final assessment.
Lift Engineer Assessment
Online Assessments (default option)
Classroom Assessments available upon request
MOT / RBT Engineer Assessment
Online Assessments (Default option)
Classroom Assessments available upon request
Sales Consultant
Online Assessments (Default option)
Classroom Assessments available upon request
Wire Rope Inspection (1000h – 1500h including lunch)
Held at the GEA office in Daventry
