Digital and Calibration Tachograph Training 2026

Descriptions

DVSA is looking to procure the services of a contractor to deliver Digital and Calibration Tachograph training.

DVSA regulate the tachograph calibration centres and require Traffic Examiner staff, who conduct the site approvals, to understand the process of calibrating tachographs, as part of the approval process of the Approved Tachograph Centres (ATC). 

The staff involved in the approval and monitoring of the ATC are geographically spread across the UK and undertake regular inspections of the sites and operations. To do this effectively requires them to be able to understand and experience the actual process of installing a tachograph and calibrating it to a vehicle to meet regulation.

The training provided should ensure Traffic Examiner staff are able to conduct consistent and informed site approvals of Approved Tachograph Centres (ATC). 

The expectation is to deliver training for up to 15 staff each year.

The content must contain the modules as detailed below:

Analogue Tachograph Training:

Be able to understand the EU regulations & DVSA requirements regarding both the Installation and operation of analogue tachographs.  

An understanding of the limited range of repairs Nominated Technicians are able to be carried out on analogue tachographs. 

Digital Tachograph Training : 

The Digital Tachograph the function, installation, activation, calibration, sealing and downloading of Digital Tachograph recording equipment. 

Be able to install digital tachograph systems to all type of in-scope vehicles. 

Be able to activate, calibrate, test and seal digital tachograph systems. 

Understand the EU regulations & DVSA requirements about both the Installation and operation of digital tachographs. 

Be able to download and archive the data from faulty digital tachograph units.