AUR31120 - Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Study mode | Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 36 |
Overview
This qualification provides training in a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector. This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
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Career Opportunities
Employment relating to this qualification include Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic.
Structure & Availability
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:This course is for apprentices only. Apprenticeships are typically delivered within a 4 year period.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
| AURHTD103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems |
| AURHTD102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURKTA005 | Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems |
| AURKTA111 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems |
| AURKTD102 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems |
| AURATA002 | Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTB006 | Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems |
| AURTTB004 | Inspect and service air braking systems |
| AURTTA113 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems |
| AURHTQ102 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURHTJ103 | Remove, inspect, refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURHTE001 | Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURHTB107 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems |
| AURHTX103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
RPL Units
Duration:RPL Only
RPL Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURATA002 | Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts |
| AURHTQ102 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURHTD103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems |
| AURHTD102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems |
| AURTTA113 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTB006 | Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems |
| AURHTJ103 | Remove, inspect, refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies |
| AURVTW103 | Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Mackay and Emerald Campuses.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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