Certification, Registration and Type-Approval
Certification
TCA has oversight on the role of service providers to deliver telematics applications through the National Telematics Framework.
Depending on the level of assurance required, TCA may certify or register an Application Service Provider (ASP).
Find our more about certified providers on our website.
To learn more about becoming an ASP within the National Telematics Framework, please visit Become an Application Service Provider.
Registration
Registration is required for applications with Level 1 assurance.
Find out more about registered providers on our website.
If you are a telematics provider and would like to learn more about becoming a TCA certified or registered provider, please visit Become an Application Service Provider.
Type-Approval
TCA grants type-approval for hardware. Type-approved hardware is a requirement for Level of Assurance 2, and above, applications of the National Telematics Framework.
Approval may be in the form of type-approval or an equivalent approval mechanism acceptable to TCA. The supplier must meet applicable requirements in the functional and technical specification, irrespective of the approval mechanism.
TCA currently offers type-approval for telematics devices and on-board mass (OBM) systems. OBM systems may be approved for use with different functionalities. Please, visit Type-Approved OBM Systems.Telematics devices may be approved for use at different levels of assurance. Please visit Type-Approved Telematics Devices for more information.
If you are a telematics device provider and would like to learn more about obtaining type-approval, visit Obtaining Type-Approval for a Telematics Device.
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Last updated on 5 October 2021