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.
Further training pathways from this course include 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. Block release (weekly). 8 week block releases, 5 days, 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3pm Friday. .
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 |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURETU002 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems | 35 | $42.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURVTW001 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 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 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $44.00 |
| 2021 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,496 |
| Concession | $2,232 |
| Apprenticeship | $4,874 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,115 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,465 |
| RPL Concession | $493 |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,698 |
| Self-Funded | $6,728 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
