Provisional AEMT Codes of Practice - 2024-11

Date Ratified: 8 November 2024

Implementation Steps:

1. These codes will not come into effect until end of 2025
2. In the meantime, the AEMT will work on supporting these codes with relevant services.
3. The codes will be introduced as part of the 2026 membership renewals process.

Terms

Full Members shall agree to the following terms of the codes of practice:

1. The Codes of Practice apply individually to each Service Facility listed with the AEMT.
2. Service Facilities belonging to New Members and Current Members who fall short of the requirements shall have an agreed timescale of no more than 12 months to adhere to the Codes of Practice, and shall demonstrate active engagement in the process.
3. Service Facilities will be classified as either Working Towards, Compliant, or Verified.
   1. Working Towards: A Service Facility that is not yet Compliant but is actively working towards meeting the standards.
   2. Compliant: The Service Facility has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the Codes of Practice.
   3. Verified: The Service Facility has opted to receive further onsite verification and demonstrates full compliance with the requirements.
4. The AEMT will conduct random visits to at least 5% of Compliant Service Facilities annually to perform spot checks.
   • Compliant Service Facilities shall agree to a visit from the AEMT within a 1 month window. Persistently delaying beyond a one month window will result in a review over continued membership.
5. Verified Service Facilities shall renew their status every 3 years.

Requirements for Full Membership Service Facilities

Quality

1. The Service Facility shall maintain access to a copy of the ISO 9001 standard in their library. The Service Facility shall use the principles of ISO 9001 standard to develop and maintain their own internal quality management system (QMS).
2. The Service Facility shall maintain access to a copy of the latest IEC 60034-23 Repair, Overhaul and Reclamation of Rotating Electrical Equipment standard in their library and have its procedures embedded into their QMS.
3. Where a Service Facility works on motors, they shall maintain access to a copy of the AEMT/EASA Good Practice Guide to Maintain Motor Efficiency in their library and ensure that their QMS reflects the principles of this guide.

Expertise

1. In-house Service Facility capabilities shall be confidentially listed with the AEMT including, but not limited to: Lifting Capacity, Shopfloor Equipment, and Testing Capability. [These shall be checked against the service facilities public profile on theaemt.com]
2. The Service Facility shall have a skills and training matrix embedded as part of their QMS
3. The Service Facility shall use an appropriate apprenticeship standard and demonstrate a commitment to the transfer of knowledge and upskilling within the workforce.

Integrity

1. The Service Facility shall agree to the AEMT Integrity Policy.
2. The Service Facility shall establish the following policies and procedures.
   • The Service Facility shall have a Wellbeing Policy demonstrating a commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of staff.
   • The Service Facility shall have a Supplier Policy on ethical and sustainable procurement, providing independent verification where possible.
3. Members are expected to report any activities that contradict the policy through the AEMT complaints procedure detailed here.

Sustainability

1. The Service Facility shall have an Environmental Policy and procedures in place demonstrating a commitment to the environment and sustainability.
2. The Service Facility shall comply with all applicable local environmental regulations .

Stability

1. Business ownership to have a good track record [Documentation detailing how the AEMT will determine a good business ownership track records is available here]
2. New Members to have filed satisfactory accounts for a minimum of one year of trading.

Safety

1. The Service Facility shall have a Safety Policy and procedures in place demonstrating a commitment to the health and safety of their staff and all onsite visitors.
2. The Service Facility shall comply with all applicable local safety regulations.