Accredited Mass
Management Module
FAQ’s
February 2017
Who requires the Accreditation Mass
Management Module Standards as part of
their accreditation?”
Any operator, who participates in the Accredited
Mass Management Scheme (AMMS), is
required to have the module as part of their
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation, which will allow
them to operate at the prescribed Levels of the
Scheme. For more information about AMMS,
please visit the AMMS page on the Main Roads
website.
“What procedures do I need to include in
my loading control methods?”
There are no prescribed requirements for what
an operator needs to include. However, when an
operator is deciding this they should consider
that in their first audit after 1 January 2016, the
audit will review all documents and records back
to this time to ensure vehicle combinations
operating under AMMS permits have complied
with mass limits. There will need to be sufficient
records to demonstrate compliance.
“Where do I find the Mass Management
Module Standards?”
The WAHVAS Mass Management Module
Standards are found on the Accreditation page
of the Main Roads website.
“Have the Mass Management Module
Standards changed since they were
initially introduced?”
The Mass Management Module has been
reviewed since it was initially introduced. The
intent of the Module remains the same but some
criteria have been simplified to remove any
unnecessary red tape.
“How do I address the Mass Management
Module Standards?”
Similar to your Fatigue and Maintenance
Modules, you will need to develop a Mass
Management System to address each criteria
as outlined in the module standards.
“Is there any resources to help me develop
my systems to meet the criteria of the
Mass Management Module Standards?”
We have developed templates and guidelines
to assist you with developing your
management plans. They are available on the
Accreditation page of the Main Roads website.
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“When will my Mass Management System
be audited?”
If you are operating on an AMMS permit before
your 2016 audit is due, then the mass module
must be included as part of your normal audit
cycle (e.g. if your audit is due on 01/04/16 and
you already have AMMS permits, then this
module must be included in your audit).
“What if I apply for an AMMS Permit after
my 2016 Audit?”
If you apply for an AMMS permit after your 2016
audit, then you will be required to have an audit
conducted on your Mass Management System
to become accredited under the Mass
Management Module Standard before the
permit will be issued.
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“Why has this scheme been developed?”
AMMS has been developed to ensure an
operator can meet their responsibilities under
the new Road Traffic (Vehicle) Act 2012 and
associated regulations.
“Why didn’t I need to be accredited under
previous Concessional Loading Schemes?”
To participate in a Concessional Mass Scheme
it is now a legislative requirement to be
accredited. Previously, in order to comply with
schemes, such as CWMMS and CLBPS,
operators were required to have loading controls
in place to ensure compliance with all mass
limits of the relevant concessional scheme.
“Will this increase the time it takes to
complete an audit?”
This is a new audit requirement and, as such, an
increase in the time taken to complete an audit
would be expected. The extent of that increase
will depend on the size / complexity of the
operation.
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Will this increase my cost of having an
audit conducted?”
Main Roads has no control over the costs
involved in conducting an audit. The Main
Roads Accreditation fee remains at $225 for the
three year accreditation period.
“Where do I find more information about
the Mass Management Module
Standards?”
For more information please contact the Heavy
Vehicle Helpdesk on 138 HVO (486) or refer to
the Accreditation page on the Main Roads
website.
“Where do I find more information about
the AMMS?”
For more information please contact the Heavy
Vehicle Helpdesk on 138 HVO (486) or refer to
the AMMS page on the Main Roads website.
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