The Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) ensures that automotive workshops which modify imported used vehicles comply with the Australian Design Rules, under the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme.

The certification standard is based on ISO 9001:2000, plus additional requirements as described in the Guide to the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme, published by the  the Australian federal government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. The scheme is administered by Department of Infrastructure.

Accreditation Application Pack

The following provides links to the accreditation application pack documentation for conformity assessment bodies (CABs). All policies and procedures are un-controlled when printed. Please read all appropriate accreditation requirements and when ready provide a completed application (with signatures, appropriate application fee, and documentation set) for review.

Form 22 - Fee structure (25 KB)

Form 45 - Information disclosure (50 KB)

Form 50 - Application form (130 KB)

Form 54 - Requirements for bodies undertaking assessment and certification of automotive workshops (230 KB)

Procedure 3 - Rules of procedure governing the use of the accreditation symbol (40 KB)

Procedure 5 - The conduct of accreditation assessments (180 KB)

Procedure 11 - Rules of procedure governing accreditation (70 KB)

Procedure 24 - General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification of automotive workshops (110 KB)

              Guide to the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme

Advisory Note 15 - Contents of RAWS Certification Documents (15 KB)

Advisory Note 17 - Clarification of Procedure 24 (25 KB)

Advisory Note 1-05 - Clarification of Procedure 24 - Surveillance and Reassessment (30 KB)

Policy 05/09 - Introduction of EA Guidance on the application of ISO/IEC 17021:2006 for Combined Management Systems Audits (130 KB)

EA-7/05 EA Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17021:2006 for Combined Audits (335 KB)

Policy 07/09 - Extending the scope of accreditation to include additional, critical locations (local and foreign), locations (local and foreign) and foreign countries (40 KB)

If you require further information please contact us.

Other information

For more detailed information on the scheme visit the Department of Infrastructure website.

This page is written for CABs interested in gaining accreditation. If you are an organisation interested in gaining certification for this scheme contact an accredited CAB for further information. A list of CABs accredited for RAWS is available here.