Advisory Body

Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee (VMTAC)

To ensure that the detailed arrangements of the registration scheme can meet the needs of the trade, the Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee (VMTAC) was established in May 2006 with members from trade associations, professional institutions, training institutes, transport operators employing large number of vehicle mechanics, vehicle suppliers' associations, vehicle owners' association, relevant government departments, and an independent person nominated by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. Members of the VMTAC are appointed by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics. The VMTAC is chaired by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services.

The VMTAC meeting is normally held in about every 6 months.

Terms of Reference

  1. The VMTAC advises on the following in respect of the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Mechanics ("VRSVM") and the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance Workshops ("VRSVMW"):-
    1. Development of the registration and renewal requirements for implementation of the registration for vehicle mechanics and workshops, as well as the relevant administrative arrangements;
    2. Means to encourage vehicle mechanics and workshops to participate in the registration schemes;
    3. Identification of training opportunities for vehicle mechanics that are relevant to the registration schemes, as well as other training issues related to the registration and renewal requirements;
    4. Implementation of monitoring mechanisms to uphold the standard of services provided by registered mechanics and workshops;
    5. The appeal mechanisms; and
    6. Review of the effectiveness of the registration schemes.
  2. The VMTAC determines appeals made by any person aggrieved by a decision or action by the Vehicle Maintenance Registration Unit of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in respect of VRSVM and VRSVMW.
  3. The VMTAC advises on the Government’s study of the merits and practicability of a mandatory registration scheme for the vehicle maintenance trade.

Enquiries

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Tel. no.: (852) 2808 3545
Fax no.: (852) 3521 0243