Fleet Management Certificate

Fleet Management Certificate

Gain the skills required to effectively and efficiently manage a plant and vehicle fleet


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  • Overview
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  • Delivery & Format
  • Outcomes
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About Fleet Management Certificate

The IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate is an industry-recognised qualification for those working, or aiming to work, in fleet management. It draws on IPWEA’s Plant and Vehicle Management Manual to teach the essential principles, knowledge and skills for managing plant and vehicle fleets.

Delivered fully online over 12–14 weeks, the course combines on-demand study modules with fortnightly 90-minute tutorials via our state-of-the-art learning management system to reinforce practical application.

In just three months, you’ll complete a hands-on, expert-guided learning journey and emerge ready to oversee fleet operations with confidence and professionalism.

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Delivery

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35 hours

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Duration
12-14 Weeks

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Premium Fleet Subscriber: $1,400*

Others: $1,750*

*Ex GST

Group Discounts Available i

Group discounts are available to organisations who register:

  • 3-5 people (15% discount)
  • 6+ people (20% discount)

*Need to be registered at the same time and from the same organisation.

Please email full participant details of group (name, position, email, contact details, phone) to: admin@ipwea.org

Course Objectives

  • How to understand fleet utilisation data to make informed decisions
  • Fleet financial management including whole-of-life costs, budgets, and financing options
  • The skills to undertake the procurement of fleet assets, including tender assessments
  • The principles and systems of fleet maintenance management
  • Knowledge on regulatory obligations under Workplace Health and Safety and Heavy Vehicle National Law

Who Should Enrol

The course is essential for anyone involved in the management, maintenance, procurement and operation of plant and vehicle fleets including:

Plant & Fleet Managers

Fleet Officers / Fleet Coordinators

Works & Parks Supervisors

Workshop Supervisors

Works Engineers

Asset Managers

 

Course Modules

The course features 6 online modules, over approx 6 weeks. Assessments due throughout the course period.

July 2025 Semester 2026 Semester

 

Module Details

Unit 1 – Utilisation

Utilisation is a fundamental metric in fleet management and critical to fleet management planning, acquisition, maintenance and operational decision making. Learn what data to collect and how to analyse utilisation data to inform decision making.

Unit 2 – Financial Management

Fleet practitioners need to understand important financial principles. This unit addresses, in non-accounting language, essential information related to budgets, estimating and applying whole-of-life costs, and fleet financing options.

Unit 3 – Procurement

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the procurement of fleet assets, including identifying requirements, planning the procurement process, preparation of tender documentation and conducting a tender assessment using a multi-criteria assessment model.

Unit 4 – Maintenance Management

Fleet maintenance is critical to fleet safety, operational effectiveness and cost management. Whether maintenance is delivered in-house or is outsourced, the fleet practitioner needs to understand the principles and systems that support sound maintenance practice.

Unit 5 – Service Level Agreements

Fleet practitioners need to work with their customers and other stakeholders to establish standards and deliver services. Learn about Service Level Agreements as a framework upon which works and services are defined and delivered.

Unit 6 – Regulatory Requirements

Fleets operate within an increasingly rigorous regulatory environment and fleet practitioners need to meet their obligations. This unit focuses on Workplace Health and Safety and Heavy Vehicle National Law / Chain of Responsibility from a fleet practitioner’s perspective and presents a risk-based model for compliance management.

Course Delivery

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Online Program

The course is completed over 3 months and is delivered online with live tutorial support and syndicate sessions. Being an online program, this course gives you the flexibility to adapt your training to your professional and personal needs. You will be guided throughout the program by a personal learning mentor who will help you with activities.

  

 Live Q&A Sessions

Optional Live Q&A webinar sessions scheduled 10am Sydney time throughout the course. These provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss aspects of Fleet Management with the course mentors and your peers. These sessions are recorded and are available where scheduled times not suitable.

 

Course Format

 

  What You'll Study

The course features 6 online modules, over approx 6 weeks. Assessments due throughout the course period.

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90min Tutorials

90min tutorials on a fortnightly basis providing an opportunity to build on key elements.

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Session Recordings

The live webinars will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

Terms and Conditions - Fleet Management Certificate

Cancellation:

Participants may cancel their enrolment at any time. Cancellations received prior to the commencement of the course will not incur any penalty. Cancellations received after the course has commenced will be required to pay 100% of the course fee.

Enrolment suspension and transfer:

  • Applications to suspend and transfer enrolment to the next course must be received by the course administrator before the start of Module 1.
  • Applications for suspension and transfer received after commencement of Module 1 will incur a fee equal to 50% of the course registration fee to transfer to a future course.
  • Participants who have transferred enrolment to a Course must recommence on the next available course.
  • Participants who are granted an enrolment suspension and transfer will be provided access to all modules of the subsequent Course. Any of the work completed on the eLearning portal during the initial enrolment will not be transferred to the subsequent course.

Course fee payment:

Participants must ensure course fee payments are complete prior to the commencement of the course. In the event of late enrolments, IPWEA will accept an official Purchase Order as proof of pending payment. Participants who have not paid the course fee, do not receive feedback on their assignment submissions and cannot complete the course.

Extensions:

Extensions to complete work/assignments which are due will only be given in the following circumstances:

  • Illness or injury of the candidate or his/her immediate family where the candidate is one of the primary caregivers;
  • Death or incapacity of a family member or close relative;
  • Abnormal or unanticipated work load resulting from entity restructures or severe natural weather events such as earthquakes, storms, floods.

Assignment:

Assignments must be the participant’s own work. The use of AI to complete assignments can be detected. Participants using AI to complete assignments are not demonstrating that they understand the key concepts in the course and will be asked to resubmit.

Course Closure and Finalisation:

Participants will have access to the online course environment, IPWEA eLearning platform for a reasonable period following the conclusion of the course to facilitate assignment completion.

Our commitment to participants:

  • The Assignments will remain confidential and will only be used for the mentor’s assessment and feedback.
  • Mentors will respond to participant questions in a timely manner.
  • Mentors will provide support to all participants as far as practical to assist them to complete the course.

Privacy:

Personal information will be handled in accordance with IPWEA’s privacy policy, available on IPWEA’s website.

Use of AI tools:

IPWEA appreciates the convenience and assistance that artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer. However, to ensure you achieve value from the learning experience, we strongly recommend limiting the use of AI in your interactions, discussions and assessment submissions. This course is designed to enhance your individual critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and professional skills. Using AI extensively may hinder this development. While we don't entirely prohibit the use of AI, we ask you to use such tools responsibly and primarily for tasks like organising or summarising thoughts, rather than to generate submissions. Any work submitted should reflect your understanding, insights, and the contextualised application of the knowledge gained throughout the course. Any excessive reliance on AI detected in submissions may impact assessment outcomes.

The Fleet Management Certificate equips you with the skills to analyse fleet-utilisation data for informed decision-making; manage fleet finances, including whole-of-life costing, budgeting and financing options; undertake asset procurement and tender assessments; implement maintenance-management systems; and understand your regulatory obligations under Workplace Health and Safety and the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

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CPD Points

Total estimated 35 hours.
Eligible for CPD by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA Guidelines.

 

Post Nominals

Upon completing the Fleet Management Certificate (FMC), you’ll be entitled to use the post-nominals “FMCert” after your name. This designation indicates your formal qualification in fleet management practices.

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Showcase your IPWEA Education Pathway achievements with a Digital Badge.

IPWEA has partnered with Credly to provide a convenient way for you to showcase your professional accomplishments. Upon course completion, you will now receive a ‘digital badge’ to recognise your achievements. A digital badge is easily shared online, data rich and verified. It is the ideal way to showcase your achievement.

IPWEA Digital Badges recognise the knowledge and skill gained via our courses in a way that is shareable with your network. We’ll be introducing the following badges for our four current pathway courses.

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email containing detailed instructions on how to log in, along with additional relevant information. This email is sent out a week before your course start date, so please keep an eye on your inbox. If you don't receive this email, please reach out to admin@ipwea.org.

There are no specific pre-requisites for this course. It is designed to cater to professionals from various backgrounds who are interested in fleet management. However, a basic understanding of fleet management concepts or experience in an fleet-intensive organisation can be beneficial.

Participants are provided with electronic access to the IPWEA Plant and Vehicle Management Manual for the duration of the course. All other materials are provided online. If you'd like to get access to PVMM, please click here.

Completing this course can enhance your understanding of fleet management, making you a more valuable asset to your organisation. It provides foundational knowledge that can lead to advanced certifications and career advancement in the field of fleet management.

Mihnea Stanciuc

Mihnea Stanciuc

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Coordinator Fleet - Hume City Council

"The 2022 Fleet Management Certificate was impeccably structured and delivered. Even if you can’t attend the live sessions, the recordings—complete with Q&A—and the in-depth Fleet Management manual ensure you never miss a beat.
The methodical delivery, coupled with insightful evaluations and actionable feedback, kept me consistently on track. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course provides a comprehensive refresher, tying together key concepts in new and unexpected ways. It’s a rare offering at this level and an absolutely worthwhile investment for anyone looking to advance their fleet management career." Learn More

Marc S

Marc Sibbald

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Director IPWEA FLEET

Marc has been the Director IPWEA Fleet since 2022 and is accountable for the strategic development of the fleet program which means working with the members and Fleet Council to develop education programs, resources, and networking opportunities to increase the capability and capacity of the fleet community. Marc started in fleet as a motor mechanic and used his technical training to explore many different parts of the automotive industry. Roles have included sales and marketing at Ampol, operations at SG Fleet, and leadership positions with global tyre brands. He is also a regular contributor to Fleet Auto News, Fleet EV News and Fleet HV News.

Peter Armour

Peter Armour

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Consultant IPWEA FLEET

With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and extensive fleet management experience, Peter Armour joins IPWEA Fleet with a proactive approach to enhancing workplace learning and development. Excelling in communication, skill development, and mentoring, Peter's leadership in local government and not-for-profit sectors has provided valuable insights he eagerly shares. His innovative solutions and commitment to continuous improvement make Peter an exceptional guide.

Edwin Higginson

Edwin Higginson

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Consultant IPWEA FLEET

Edwin has over 20 years of experience working as Fleet Manager for companies such as Woolworths, Qube and McColl’s transport, he now works as a consultant to assist companies improve their fleet management practices with a focus on workshop management, policies and procedures, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR). Edwin is also a Director of Australian Electric Vehicle Specialists helping businesses convert fleets to low and zero emission vehicles with practical EV transition plans and EV charging infrastructure solutions.

PVMM (Recommended text for this course)

Participants are provided with electronic access to the IPWEA Plant and Vehicle Management Manual for the duration of the course. All other materials are provided online. PVMM is Australia’s most comprehensive guide for fleet managers. First developed by IPWEA in 2004, the manual has been substantially revised to address current issues regarding the fleet industry.

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Semester 2 (2025)

Commencement Details:
Date: 22 July 2025
Time: 9 AM (AEST)

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Semester 1 (2026)

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Date: 9 March 2026
Time: 9 AM (AEDT)

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