Mass controls and records for ACA–Mass.

What this module covers

Alternative Compliance Accreditation – Mass (ACA–Mass) provides additional assurance that loading and operation responsibilities for mass are being effectively managed. The NHVR lists it as a requirement for certain notices and permit schemes, including Higher Mass Limits and some PBS combinations. You must hold GSA to add ACA–Mass.

Summary of the NHVR's published HVA scheme tiers, checked 8 October 2026. Always check current requirements on nhvr.gov.au.

What's in the pack

40 editable files: 28 Mass Management module documents plus 12 setup and audit-support files.

• Policy and fleet: mass management operating policy and responsibilities, vehicle and combination register, vehicle capability and authorisation evidence checklist
• Loading controls: loading control and verification procedure, pre-departure mass confirmation record, loading compliance log, load adjustment procedure, record and log, load restraint verification
• Suspension and calibration: suspension maintenance procedure, inspection checklist, certification register and return-to-service sign-off, mass measurement verification, calibration and accuracy checks, calibration register, mass verification log
• Subcontractors and breaches: subcontractor mass compliance procedure and register, mass fault reporting and register, breach investigation record and breach register
• People and review: mass role competency matrix, internal review checklist, quarterly mass compliance statement, certain-loading method approval, driver handbook

Each pack also includes 12 setup and audit-support files: a start-here guide, application guide, application readiness checklist, scope and module selection worksheet, evidence index, entry audit preparation guide, a mock audit checklist for this module, an auditor communication log, an audit evidence sampling plan, an audit action and close-out register, an annual audit and review planner, and an ongoing accreditation checklist.