Quality control

we print out an inspection sheet & write qc test . Tester & Q.C. sign & date it every month. but requirement is every 2 months

no facility on the system for it,they just want you to keep a traceable record that they are being conducted.who actually does em is up to yourself.i do ours,we use a pre printed check sheet,date/time/vehicle etc and just keep em on file for when the ministry rock up.on a related note given that I was down as qc here for almost 20yrs before comp 2 do I have to have a qc check?never had one(except ministry spot checks)

If there's only 2 of you testing there needs to be a designated QC preferably the one that has most experience ,if that's you you must carry out the QC on the other tester as required.
The job of carrying out a QC on the quility controller of the testing station is down to DVSA or a third party to come in ,weather or not that happens is not your problem,just focus on your job to QC your tester.
The important point is it has to be clear that one person is seen to be in control of the standards and the quility of the testing scheme within the test station regards testers .

Rather then do the minimum amount of QC tests, always when possible do more (1 per month) as this gives you a better score on your site visit.
There are a few ways to carry out your QC checks regards observation and re testing a vehicle that has just be tested by another tester.
The way you carry out a QC depends on the tester ,some may be high maintence ,some may need very little, but the main point I think is when carrying out QC checks is not to catch a tester out,the point is to make them a better tester .
I find that some testers I QC have excellent routine with good use of the equipment etc test after test ,my approach is to just retest the vehicle they've just tested and take it from there and go through the results together and come to an agreement.
On the other hand some testers such as new ,inexperience or ones with bad habits need a different approach like more observation and advice, above all help is required .

There is never a perfect mot ,if advice or direction or a bit more training is required then make an agreement to work at, and record it , saying a QC test is satisfactory one after the other is no good to a tester nor the test station,If criticism has to be given at lest make it constructive .
Remember that a QC check is 2 way conversation and defiantly not just a send and receive.
Have a file marked QC checks with the name of the QC person on the front ,you then have a file which is easily retrevible and your DVSA VE knows what is ,as he will want it when the time comes.

Sound advice nitros44 From my experience there are few testers who could be described as perfect. Even the most experienced tend to have little habits.

What is most important is that you don't just stick a piece of paper in a file and call it a QC. The check should be an honest assessment of either the testers routine, or pass/fail standards, with a written record of any points raised.

Thanks for the reply.
I plan to carry out a monthly qc check on the station to make sure everything is as it should be and have registered to have an independant qc check done once a year on my testing routine and the station for both cars and motorcycles by an independant company.
Do you think this will help in the "low score" department.
My risk assessment score at the moment is 145.8 which i believe the lower score the better.

Thank you.

SMTA quality control 

Yes as you need copies of the documentation produced from an actual test as evidence it's being done and to store for site assessments where the VE will check it
You can do one through the training button on the testing service but it produces no documentation