Accredited training
Find out the required training you need to take and the equipment you’ll need to function as a Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT).
Accredited training is available for the Business Director and testing staff depending on the vehicle categories they want to test.
The type of vehicle the business normally deals in will determine the category of LVT licence issued. The vehicle categories are:
Business Directors:
If the business is a P/L company then the applicant will be the director acting on behalf of the company and will need to complete the accreditation training in administration. If the director isn’t normally residing in Victoria or is otherwise not available, then a delegate may be appointed subject to any conditions that VicRoads may specify. The delegate must complete the accreditation training in administration. Contact the Vehicle Standards and Compliance group on (03) 9854 2517 for advice if you feel you’re eligible for this option.
If the director resigns, then the replacement director needs to also have completed the training. The administration training needs to have been completed in the previous six months, unless the person has been actively involved in managing a LVT licence within the previous 18 months. Any directors or administrators involved in administering the licence must have completed the accreditation training in administration.
Testing staff:
Testing staff need to satisfactorily complete an approved structural awareness course before testing vehicles for roadworthiness. Note: LV category only.
Any mechanics that are employed, who’ll be testing vehicles for roadworthiness, need to have successfully completed the accreditation training in the class of vehicles that is being inspected. Only mechanics that have completed LPG training can inspect vehicles fitted with LPG. The testing mechanics also need a current Victorian drivers licence to drive the category of vehicles selected.
They’ll need to demonstrate a minimum of seven years experience as a general motor mechanic carrying out vehicle inspection and repairs. This might include time serving an apprenticeship. Refer to the table below to clarify the role and training required.
Accredited training
As part of the national training standards, pre-skills assessment in language, literacy and numeracy as well as mechanical skills are to be completed for all applicants seeking to obtain an LVT licence (or LVT refresher course).
Your results from the accredited training provider will be provided to us. We’ll then notify you of your next steps in becoming a Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT) Licence Holder.
If you’re doing the training to become an authorised employee, be aware that we can share your training results with the LVT holder if we don’t believe you should be authorised to issue Certificates of Roadworthiness or test vehicles for roadworthiness.