This qualification is for working in the automotive service and repairs industry specialising in heavy commercial vehicles. The qualification is suitable for new employees or existing employees who are looking for skills recognition or development. On completion of this course you will be able to perform mechanical services and repairs to commercial heavy vehicles including testing and diagnosis of mechanical parts such as engines, brakes, transmission and suspension systems. You'll be able to apply your skills to a range of heavy vehicles from heavy rigid to heavy combination trucks capable of working as a heavy commercial vehicle technician or as a heavy vehicle mechanic.
This qualification prepares employees for the automotive service and repairs industry working specifically with heavy commercial vehicles in roles such as heavy commercial vehicle technicians or heavy vehicle mechanics.
Further training pathways from this course include Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling and Diploma of Automotive Technology.
Full-Time Apprentices are signed up for 4 years however this package is competency based meaning some apprentices may complete in less time. Students signed into a School-Based Apprenticeship arrangement may be signed up for a longer duration as agreed upon with their employer and apprenticeship provider. Practical tasks will be carried out in the workshop, practical tasks may be assessed on-site where appropriate for some units. Block release (weekly). 7 x 1 week block releases (less for SBA students), 5 days.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals. Victoria: Must have a workplace/be employed as an Apprentice and have an Epsilon registration. NSW: Must have a workplace/be employed as an Apprentice and have a NSW state training registration.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $31.25 |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $50.00 |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 70 | $87.50 |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 | $62.50 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $18.75 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | 50 | $62.50 |
| AURHTD102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems | 40 | $50.00 |
| AURHTD103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems | 40 | $50.00 |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | 70 | $87.50 |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 15 | $18.75 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 5 | $6.25 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $50.00 |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $62.50 |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | 10 | $12.50 |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $31.25 |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | 35 | $43.75 |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems | 40 | $50.00 |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | 80 | $100.00 |
| AURHTQ102 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | 50 | $62.50 |
| AURHTX103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions | 60 | $75.00 |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | 35 | $43.75 |
| AURKTA111 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems | 60 | $75.00 |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $12.50 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $25.00 |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURVTW101 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 30 | $37.50 |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 | $25.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $50.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,745 |
| Concession | $2,311 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,107 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,184 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $3,654 |
| RPL Concession | $731 |
| RPL Self-funded | $4,872 |
| Self-Funded | $6,963 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
