Heavy Vehicles & Engine Technology
Department Summary
The Heavy Vehicles & Engine Technology department is Victoria's largest provider of repair and service training in heavy vehicles, motorcycles, marine and outdoor power equipment, and diesel emissions testing.
The department also supplies training services for the road transport, earthmoving and agricultural industries.
Course offerings
Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Mechanical-Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Mechanical-Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment)
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Mechanical-Motorcycle)
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Agricultural)
Certificate III Automotive Mechanical (Diesel Fuel Specialist)
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Mechanical-Diesel Fuel Specialist)
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Mechanical-Diesel Fitter)
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (Mechanical-Fork-Lift)
Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
Cert III in Auto (Mech - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equip.)(Plant/Earth Moving/Agri.)
Short Courses
- Licensed Heavy Vehicle Tester Course for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
- Ozone Awareness Certificate - Air Conditioning
- Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems
- Heavy Duty Dyno Testing (Chassis)
- Brake Roller Testing Bed
- Manual and Automatic Transmissions
- Automotive Air Conditioning Service and Repair (Climate Control)
- Heavy Vehicle Alignment
- Hydraulic Pumps and Control Methods
- Repair and Maintenance of Electrical systems
- Heavy Vehicle Air Brake Systems
- Heavy Vehicle Braking Regulation
- ABS Air Brake Systems
- Alternate Fuel Licensing
- Motorcycle Maintenance
- Garden Machinery Maintenance
- Outboard Marine Maintenance
- Basic Welding
Training and services for industry
The Heavy Vehicles & Engine Technology department customises programs to meet an individual or organisation's specific needs. This may include a combination of subjects/courses, and delivery in your workplace or in our facilities.
Other services include:
- use of our practical activity workshops and classroom hire
- trade tests
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Curriculum development.
- Work Place Assessment
We also offer our services to the automotive retail, service and repair sector, and the automotive manufacturing industry including various state government bodies.
Staff Profile
The Heavy Vehicles & Engine Technology department is staffed by 26 qualified VET practitioners.
In line with new requirements for VET practitioners, all staff are updating and upgrading their qualifications on a continuing basis by undertaking training in Workplace Assessor qualifications, technical programs and industry courses.
Some staff have post-graduate qualifications including: the Graduate Diploma of Educational Administration, Graduate Diploma of Curriculum Studies, Graduate Diploma of Training and Development, and Bachelor of Education.
Our staff are well-respected within the industry because of their networks within the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), dealerships and general repair workshops.
Corporate Experience
We have provided services, such as the design and delivery of programs, for the following organisations:
- Mobil
- Shell
- Association of Australasian Diesel Specialist (AADS)
- Vic Roads
- Bureau of Meteorology
- International Trucks (IVECO)
- Bendix Mintex
- VIPAC - Diesel Emission Testing
- Monash University - Diesel and LPG Emission Testing
- Australian Army (Special Armed Services)- Servicing/ Maintenance DR400
- Suzuki (Australia)
Achievements and Awards
In 2006, our students won two gold medals and two silver medals in the WorldSkills Metropolitan and Country competitions. We will be competing at national level in October 2007.
Useful Links
Contact Us
Phone: (03) 9353 1848
Fax: (03) 9353 1871
