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  • AUR31120
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers servicing and repairing heavy commercial vehicles such as trucks. Work includes diesel engines, air brakes, steering, suspension, drive shafts, hydraulics, emission controls and electrical systems. Heavy vehicle mechanics with workshop experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR31116 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who service and repair trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles and want a formal trade qualification for their experience.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Heavy vehicle mechanic
  • Diesel mechanic
  • Truck mechanic
  • Heavy commercial vehicle technician

Qualification structure

36 units in total. 1 unit must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B below. Of the remaining 13 units required to make up the elective unit total: up to 13 may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general elective units listed below; up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

22 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  4. AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
  5. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  6. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  7. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  8. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  9. AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
  10. AURHTD102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
  11. AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
  12. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  13. AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
  14. AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  15. AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
  16. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  17. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  18. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  19. AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  20. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  21. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  22. AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies

Elective units

52 units

Group A: Heavy Vehicle Manual Transmission

  1. AURHTX101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions

Group B: Heavy Vehicle Automatic Transmission

  1. AURHTX103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions

General Elective Units

  1. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  4. AURETH018 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
  5. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  6. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  7. AURETR054 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
  8. AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
  9. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  10. AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
  11. AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
  12. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  13. AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  14. AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
  15. AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
  16. AURHTB002Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
  17. AURHTB107Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems
  18. AURHTD104Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
  19. AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
  20. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  21. AURHTJ203Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  22. AURHTJ206Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres
  23. AURHTL101Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
  24. AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
  25. AURHTX002Inspect, test and replace heavy vehicle automatic transmissions
  26. AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  27. AURHTY001Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
  28. AURHTY102Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
  29. AURTTA014Assemble and install pneumatic system components
  30. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  31. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  32. AURTTB004Inspect and service air braking systems
  33. AURTTB006Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
  34. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  35. AURTTC002Repair radiators
  36. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  37. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  38. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  39. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  40. AURTTL003Install CNG fuel systems
  41. AURTTL009Install LPG fuel systems
  42. AURTTL104Inspect and service LNG fuel systems
  43. AURTTL105Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems
  44. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
  45. AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
  46. AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
  47. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  48. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  49. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  50. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH018 Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system — prerequisite: AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry; AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETR054 Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR249 Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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