Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31112
J399
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/01/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles within the automotive service and repair sector.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy commercial vehicle service and repair sector.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
heavy commercial vehicle technicians
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirtyt six (36) units of competency, consisting of:- twenty three (23) core units, plus
- thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- up to thirteen (13) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All twenty three (23) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Up to thirteen (13) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W214 | AUR30405 | Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J842 | AUR31114 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.