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Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT) Program (Non award)

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Course overview

This course covers the regulations and requirements of Transport Victoria Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT).
Applicants must be employed by a LVT before applying to become a Licensed Vehicle Tester and hold a valid drivers licence.
Or provide a Transport Victoria preapproval letter.

Individual unit enrolment is available for
Administration
Technical inspection,
Structural Awareness
or
Full LVT includes Administration, Technical and Structural.

LPG Inspection is optional for regular vehicle inspection but required if testing LPG equipped vehicles.

LVT Motorcycle Program is a two-day course designed to cover the regulations and requirements of being a LVT Motorcycle examiner under the current Transport Victoria scheme.
It includes administrative, technical knowledge, testing procedures, completion and understanding of documentation and your role as a Licensed Vehicle Tester within Victoria.

Prior to being accepted into the course, applicants must also complete a pretest (LLN assessment only) The Technical Inspection and Structural Awareness part of this course is only available to qualified motor mechanics.

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The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE

Career paths

Successful completion of this training and provision of the information required will allow participants to apply to Transport Victoria to become a registered vehicle tester.

Fees and scholarships

Admin Program and pretest -$581.60
Full LVT and pretest -$2466.50
Motorcycle LVT Program -$1788.40
LPG Program - $634.80

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Course details

Start dates

Information

Bayswater:
Melbourne Factory
8/49 Corporate Boulevard
Bayswater, VIC

Ballarat:
Federation University
SMB Campus
Corbould Building
Cnr Grant and
Albert Streets
Ballarat City VIC

Course Dates 2026

Ballarat - Full LVT

Sept - N/A
Nov 9th - 12th

Ballarat - Admin

Sept - N/A
Oct 12th
Nov 9th

Bayswater - Full LVT

Sept - N/A
Oct 19th - 23rd
Oct 26th - 30th
Nov 16th - 20th
Nov 30th - 4th
Dec

Bayswater - Admin

Sept - N/A
Oct 19th
Nov 16th
Nov 23rd
Nov 30th

Bayswater - Motorcycle

Nov 25th - 27th

LPG

Sept - 7th

Please email LVT@federation.edu.au

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Contact hours

LVT times: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Pre-test and Admin Program online and 2 hour in classroom assessment
Pretest and Full LVT Program 4 days equivalent
Motorcycle LVT Program 2 days equivalent
LPG Program 1 day

Entry requirements

Must provide evidence of completion of the Certificate III in Automotive under apprenticeship conditions. The applicant, who is applying for a licence for their own business, must have pre approval from Transport Victoria prior to enrolling in the course. All other applicants must be currently working for a business that is already licenced with Transport Victoria to conduct roadworthies. The applicant will be required to pass two pretests: 1) Language. Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and 2) a Mechanical Knowledge assessment - light vehicles. Select the Apply now button or contact us Email: lvt@federation.edu.au Ph: (03) 5327 8071

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Federation University code
404422

Credit for previous study

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Check your eligibility to find out if that’s the case.

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