The following specific credits, described more fully hereafter, will be applicable. Credit for Points for NT Points for AE Training 15 maximum 15 maximum Proven satisfactory testing          15 per event         15 per event Satisfactory operation of test station Not applicable 10 points per year A.      Credits for training 1. Training  credits  serve  to  recognise  training  given  (or  planned  to  be  given)  to  NTs  that  goes  beyond the minimum standards required by VOSA.  To qualify for credit, the training must: a. be  away  from  the  normal  workplace  (this  term  includes  a  separate  training  facility  within  the  same premises) or at the normal workplace when it is closed for normal business; b. involve at least six hours of training time excluding breaks; c. be given by a ‘training provider’ established for at least one year; d. be  aimed  at  reinforcing  correct  test  standards,  which  must  be  confirmed  in  the  training  provider's syllabus for the course(s) concerned; and e. not be initial, refresher or directed training required by VOSA for NTs. 2. For NTs, the training credit will count if the event leading to disciplinary action occurred between the dates of booking and attending a qualifying course, provided the interval was not more than 9 weeks.  If more than one event is being considered, the credit will be given so long as at least one of the events qualifies for it. 3. For AEs, the training credit will count if the event leading to disciplinary action occurred at a time when the NT  would  qualify  for  the  credit.    The  credit  will  count  also  if  the  initiating  event  took  place  during  the  two years  after  the  NT  concerned  had  completed  the  training  course.    If  more  than  one  event  is  being considered, the credit will be given so long as at least one of the events qualifies for it. B.     Credits for proven satisfactory testing 1. A satisfactory testing credit will be awarded for each occurrence of the following in the five years before the most recent case being considered: a.   A Mystery Shopper check that scored no more than 10 points for unsatisfactory elements. b. A re-examination of a recently tested vehicle that scored no more than 10 points for unsatisfactory elements.  Re-examinations as a result of appeals and complaints will not be considered for credits. 2. An NT will be awarded these credits as above for tests conducted at any VTS at which he/she was nominated.    3. An AE will be awarded these credits as above for all such tests at the VTS concerned by any NT nominated there.   C.      Credits for satisfactory operation of test station 1.  Such credits will be awarded to an  AE for each complete year of operation of the VTS between the current   disciplinary case and any previous Formal Warning or Short Term Cessation up to a maximum of 5 years.   Appendix 8.5 – Credits     8.5 The MOT Testing Guide   Issue Date February 2010