This qualification is for working in the automotive service and repairs industry specialising in heavy commercial vehicles. It is suitable for new employees or existing employees who are looking for skills recognition or development. On completion, 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 will 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.
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling, Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement, Diploma of Automotive Technology.
Apprentices are signed up for 4yrs however this package is competency based meaning some apprentices may complete in less time. Practical tasks will be carried out in the workshop and may be assessed on-site where appropriate. The program will be delivered over a period of 208 weeks. Block release (weekly). 8 week block releases, 5 days, 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3pm Friday. The apprentices first year of this course covering generic units across qualifications may be delivered at the Mildura Campus if requested by the employer. .
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 a Delta registration. NSW: Must have a workplace/be employed as an Apprentice and a NSW state training registration.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 70 | $84.00 |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURHTB001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURHTD002 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURHTD003 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURHTE002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | 70 | $84.00 |
| AURHTQ003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURHTZ001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTF002 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTF005 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 5 | $15.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURACA001 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURAFA004 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR003 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems | 35 | $42.00 |
| AURETU005 | Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURHTE001 | Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies | 35 | $42.00 |
| AURHTF002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | 80 | $96.00 |
| AURHTJ003 | Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURHTQ002 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURHTX001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURHTX003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions | 60 | $72.00 |
| AURHTX004 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | 35 | $42.00 |
| AURKTA011 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems | 60 | $72.00 |
| AURLTA001 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURLTB003 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURNTA001 | Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTA013 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems | 60 | $72.00 |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 25 | $88.80 |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURVTW001 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURVTW003 | Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURVTW009 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 | $36.00 |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | 20 | $24.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $44.00 |
| 2020 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,252 |
| Concession | $2,144 |
| Apprenticeship | $4,660 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,033 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,348 |
| RPL Concession | $470 |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,522 |
| Self-Funded | $6,426 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
