All vehicles in Victoria must conform to construction standards to ensure they provide drivers and passengers with a minimum level of safety. SAE-A will provide you with the opportunity to get an insight into the laws, rules, processes and standards that are used in making your vehicle compliant. 

If a vehicle is modified from its original specifications beyond a level prescribed by VicRoads, the modifications must be approved by an authorised Engineer in accordance with the Vehicle Authorised Signatory Scheme, (VASS).  This scheme is applicable to all vehicles driven on Victorian Roads, including motorcycles, and light and heavy vehicles. Each class of vehicle has its own set of regulations issued by federal and state government departments, and these must be adhered to. A similar limited registration scheme exists for pre-1949 hot rods, known as Street Rod or SR registration.  Should a modified vehicle be successfully approved, the owner is supplied with a VASS or SR certificate which is then forwarded to VicRoads.  Modifications and approval details are then recorded on the vehicle’s registration file.

At this seminar, you will be shown levels of modification beyond which a VASS or SR certificate would be required for new or continued registration in Victoria.  This includes registration of newly imported cars (post 1968).

Click this link for further information and registration form.

Click here for further information and registration form and Program

Founded in 1927, and affiliated with SAE International, the Society promotes   excellence in automotive engineering through professional development, education, conferences and networking activities. SAE-A President Bill Malkoutzis acknowledged the contribution of previous Executive Director Max Chanter, who is retiring.

Bill Malkoutzis said an exhaustive search secured a leader who will bring innovative ideas and diverse industry experience to the role. “Geoff has been active in SAE-A programs for many years, particularly the international Formula SAE-Australasia education competition for engineering students hosted by the Society at the end of every year,’ he said.

“Geoff’s close links with the universities, their engineering students and the companies that employ them, will bring a fresh and vibrant approach to the Society’s programs,” said Bill Malkoutzis.

Geoff Pearson’s first experiences with the automotive world were part of life on his father’s farm where he spent many hours tinkering in the machinery shed. His early working years were in the motorcycle industry before moving into engineering for vehicle manufacturing. His studies then led him into academia, where he lectured and became a Formula SAE-A faculty advisor.

“SAE-A has a wonderfully diverse membership spanning the full spectrum of automotive engineering. We have experts in engine development, chassis design, aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, mechanical and body repair, crash investigation, insurance assessment – the list seems endless,” said Geoff Pearson.

“While senior members bring wisdom and many years engineering experience to the table, our young members share enthusiasm to learn and fluency in today’s communication technologies. At National Office, our goal will be to continue to create learning opportunities for members.

“In this challenging global automotive market, we will support those members dedicated to sustaining a viable automotive manufacturing industry in Australia. And we will continue to service members committed to repairing and maintaining the nation’s vehicle fleet.

“As long as we engineer things, as long as we have a desire to learn, and as long as we have passion for things automotive, there will be a place for SAE-A,” he said.

Conference Announcement

Media Release

Please follow this link for further information www.comvec.com.au .         

Please note that applications close on April 5 2012.

   EuroBrake 2012 – International

16-18 April, 2012 Maritim International Congress Centre, Congress

Dresden – Germany

Organised by FISITA and VDI

(SAE-A members eligible for special discount of 100 Euros off the regular registration fee)

More information http://www.eurobrake.net/programme/download

The conference will be held in Melbourne, Australia on 21-23 March 2012.  The theme of the conference will be green car technologies from present to future.

Please refer to the  program for information on speakers and conference timetable.     ICSAT2012 A4 Program

For further information please visit the website http://www.icsat2012.com/

Please forward all enquiries to RMIT University on Tel: +61 3 9925 8084 or email info@icsat2012.com

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Michela Bartels, Development Manager on Tel: (03) 9696 5190, E-mail MBartels@sae-a.com.au or visit the Sponsorship page http://www.saea.com.au/events/sponsorship of this website for more details on the many conferences and events presented by SAE-A.