AUR31120 - Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Duration

There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.

Study modeEmployer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units36
Apprenticeship training to be completed under the supervision of an employer. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Mackay and Emerald Campuses.

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 CodeUnit Name
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
AURHTD102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits

Electives

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
AURKTA111Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
AURKTD102Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems
AURATA002Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTB006Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
AURTTB004Inspect and service air braking systems
AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
AURHTJ103Remove, inspect, refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
AURHTB002Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURHTX101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
AURHTB107Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems
AURHTX103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems

RPL Units

Duration:

RPL Only


RPL Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURATA002Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURHTX101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURHTB002Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
AURHTD102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURTTB006Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
AURHTJ103Remove, inspect, refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR143Diagnose 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

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$21,852
Fee for service per unit$607
RPL Fee for service per Unit$304

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 for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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.

For further information please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

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How to apply

Traineeships and apprenticeships need to be secured with an employer before you can start your study. Your employer will then work with CQUniversity on the training program that is right for you. If you would like to become an apprentice or trainee, visit the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships website.