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New CVR Test Operator and CVR Tester applicants will be required to undergo training relevant to their authorisation. Here you will find further information on these training requirements.
Any CVR Test Operator or CVR Tester applying for a new authorisation will be required to undergo initial training which will include:
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Initial HCV Training Course for CVR Testers | 10 Days |
| Initial LCV Training Course for CVR Testers | 7 Days* |
| Initial Combined HCV & LCV Training Course for CVR Testers | 12 Days |
| Initial ADR Training Course for CVR Testers | 4 Days |
| Initial Tractor Testing Training Course for CVR Testers | 4 Days |
| Initial CVR Test Operator Training Course | 2 Days |
* Course duration has been reduced from 8 to 7 days.
Following initial authorisation existing CVR Test Operators and CVR Testers will be required to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. The training will consist of a mix of practical and theoretical learning and will include:-
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| HCV CPD Training course for CVR Testers | 1 day per year |
| LCV CPD Training course for CVR Testers | 1/2 day per year |
| ADR CPD Training course for CVR Testers | 1 day every second year |
Corrective training may be required for CVR Test Operators and CVR Testers who do not obtain satisfactory marks in mandatory training courses or whose testing performance is found to fall below required standards during supervision.
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has been awarded the training concession contract by the RSA to deliver this training. It is intended that the training will be run on a number of different dates during the year at different locations around the country. All fees will be paid directly to TUS. Please contact the TUS for further information.
The training fees per attendee are as follows.
| Training Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| HCV CPD Training Course for CVR Testers | €390 per attendee |
| LCV CPD Training Course for CVR Testers | €235 per attendee |
| ADR CPD Training Course for CVR Testers | €390 per attendee |
| Corrective Training Course for CVR Testers | €1,375 daily rate |
| Initial HCV Training Course for CVR Testers | €1,900 per attendee |
| Initial LCV Training Course for CVR Testers | €1,550 per attendee |
| Initial Combined HCV & LCV Training Course for CVR Testers | €2,280 per attendee |
| Initial ADR Training Course for CVR Testers | €1,135 per attendee |
| Initial Tractor Testing Training Course for CVR Testers | €1,430 per attendee |
| Initial CVR Test Operator Training Course | €435 per attendee |
| Tester Assessment Course for CVR testers | €1,375 per attendee |
All fees will be paid directly to Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
Queries in relation to course dates and times should be directed to the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
Pamela Coyne,
RSA Course Coordinator,
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS),
East Campus,
Dublin Road
Co. Westmeath
Tel 090 648 3032
Email: pamela.coyne@tus.ie
Should you have any further queries please contact us on :
CVR Authorisations Section.
Clonfert House,
Bride St
Loughrea
Co.Galway
H63 ET93
Tel 091 872 600
email: cvrauthorisations@rsa.ie
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