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  • AUR31820
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

This qualification covers servicing and repairing heavy commercial trailers and their systems. Work includes air brakes, suspension, wheels and tyres, lighting and wiring, and the mechanical connections between heavy vehicles and trailers. Trailer technicians already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR31816 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who service or repair heavy trailers and their brakes, suspension and wiring, and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Trailer technician
  • Trailer mechanic
  • Heavy trailer repairer
  • Heavy vehicle mechanic

Qualification structure

28 units in total. All 17 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 5 units 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

11 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
  4. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  5. AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
  6. AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
  7. AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
  8. AURHTJ103Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  9. AURHTY102Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
  10. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  11. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

30 units
  1. AUMGTY002Install vehicle components
  2. AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  4. AURAQA002Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace
  5. AURATA002Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
  6. AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
  7. AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
  8. AURHTB002Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
  9. AURHTB107Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems
  10. AURHTD104Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
  11. AURHTJ202Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims
  12. AURHTJ206Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres
  13. AURHTR105Diagnose and repair heavy commercial trailer electronically controlled roll stability systems
  14. AURHTY001Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
  15. AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
  16. AURTTA011Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
  17. AURTTA012Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies
  18. AURTTA014Assemble and install pneumatic system components
  19. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  20. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  21. AURTTB004Inspect and service air braking systems
  22. AURTTB006Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
  23. AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
  24. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  25. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  26. AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres
  27. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  28. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  29. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  30. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

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.

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