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VicRoads Heavy Vehicle Tester

  • Non-Award

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
BKIVRHVT
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

Learn the Tools of the Trade

This course is made up of two sections:

  • Licensed Vehicle Tester Vehicle Administration
  • Licensed Vehicle Tester Heavy Vehicle Technical Inspection

The first section of the course being the Licensed Vehicle Tester Vehicle Administration component covers all the liabilities and responsibilities associated with being a Licensed Vehicle Tester or Signatory and will cover how to correctly complete all of the documentation relevant to the position of Licensed Vehicle Tester or Signatory. The course also includes the completing of the relevant forms.

The second section of the course being the Licensed Vehicle Tester Heavy Vehicle Technical Inspection component covers the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (NHVIM) and the aim of the manual is to provide a consistent test/fail guideline for Heavy Vehicle Inspections that are in line with National Transport Reform.

VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester Heavy Vehicle examiners will use the NHVIM to inspect and test a vehicle using the HV Examiner manual with the current equipment required under Licensed Vehicle Tester Licence conditions.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

For new license applications you must follow the pre-approval process on the VicRoads website. Click here for more information. Mechanics who work for an existing Licenced Vehicle Tester, you must supply their LVT Registration Number.

Prior to being accepted to attend this course, you will be required to complete a online assessment in the following areas:

  • Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LL&N)
  • Mechanical Knowledge

You must also:

  • be a qualified Heavy Vehicle motor mechanic at certificate level III or equivalent and /or have 7 years of trade experience.
  • hold a current Australian Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence

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How Will I Be Selected?

How Do I Apply?

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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Study locations

Online

Docklands

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