Section S – Heavy Vehicle & Omnibus Rating Certification (VSB6 / QCOP)
Re-rate Your Vehicle’s GVM, GCM, ATM or Passenger Capacity – Certified in QLD
⚙️ What is Section S?
Section S of the Queensland Code of Practice (QCOP) and Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) governs vehicle rating modifications—covering everything from GVM/GCM upgrades for trucks and trailers, to complex seating and lifespan certifications for omnibuses.
AutoCert is certified to inspect and approve all modifications under Section S and issue compliance plates and reports in accordance with QLD Transport requirements.
📋 Full List of Section S Modification Codes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| S1 | GVM/GCM Re-rating – Final Certification |
| S2 | GVM Re-rating – Design Certification |
| S3 | GCM Re-rating – Design Certification |
| S4 | GVM Rating – Rigid Omnibuss |
| S5 | GVM Rating – Articulated Omnibuss |
| S6 | Omnibus Licensing Evaluation (for TMR route approvals) |
| S7 | Trailer ATM/GTM Re-rating – Final Certification |
| S8 | Road Train – Prime Mover Rating |
| S9 | B-Double – Prime Mover Rating |
| S10 | Concessional Livestock Loading – Vehicle Rating |
| S11 | Road Train – Trailer Rating |
| S12 | Trailer ATM/GTM Re-rating – Design Certification |
| S13 | Bus Life Vehicle Rating – 5-Year Extension or Age Zero Refurbishments |
🧰 Common Vehicle Ratings We Certify
- 🚛 GVM or GCM upgrades for heavy trucks, tippers, and 4WDs
- 🚐 Omnibus passenger capacity validation for service or tour registration
- 🛠️ ATM/GTM trailer re-ratings for commercial trailers under 4.5t or over
- 🐄 Livestock loading approval (S10) for beef, sheep, and pig carriers
- 🚍 Age extensions for service buses (S13) with structural and ADR compliance
- 🚦 B-Double or Road Train certification for fleet expansion or asset reallocation
🧪 What’s Included in the Certification?
- GVM / GCM / ATM calculations & compliance review
- Engineering validation of axles, brakes, chassis, suspension & tyres
- Review of manufacturer’s plate and relevant ADRs
- Schematic assessments for livestock decks, seat spacing, standing zones
- Omnibus or livestock-specific safety systems checked (ESC, rear doors, ROPS)
- Mod plate fitted and final report issued for TMR
🛑 Omnibus Life Extension (S13) – Explained
We offer certification for:
- 🚌 Five-Year Life Extension – Requires ADR review & refurbishment of body, brakes, and mechanicals
- 🆕 Age Zero Refurbishment – Full rebody, structural, braking & mechanical overhaul to "new" ADR level
- Certified by RPEQ engineers under S13, S4, S5 & S6 for passenger service eligibility
🐄 Concessional Livestock Loading (S10)
We assess:
- Deck configurations (max 2 cattle, 3 pig, 4 sheep)
- Mass distribution, tyre/rim, coupling and axle suitability
- Compliance with Class 3 Livestock Loading Scheme
- Mod plate issued showing front, rear, kingpin S10 Laden Mass
🧠 Why Choose AutoCert?
- ✅ Certified for all S1–S13 codes
- ✅ Mobile inspections across Brisbane & QLD
- ✅ RPEQ-Qualified Engineers
- ✅ Trusted by fleet operators, trailer builders & bus companies
- ✅ Lane change test & brake performance test available