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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31112
State Code:
J399
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1031
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF111 AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
WF402 AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF106 AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF173 AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF112 AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
WF104 AURETR3022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 50 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF136 AURHTB3001 Repair air braking systems 40 Unit of competency
WF150 AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF163 AURHTQ3003 Repair final drive - driveline (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF144 AURHTD3002 Repair steering systems (heavy vehicle) 40 Unit of competency
WF145 AURHTD3003 Repair suspension systems (heavy vehicle) 40 Unit of competency
WF165 AURHTX3001 Repair transmissions - manual (heavy vehicle) 40 Unit of competency
WF412 AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
WF437 AURTTQ2001 Service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
WF374 AURTTA2006 Service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF382 AURTTA3014 Assemble and install pneumatic systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF578 AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF146 AURHTD3004 Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF128 AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF168 AURHTX3004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
WF138 AURHTB3007 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle electronic braking systems 35 Unit of competency
WF137 AURHTB3002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF397 AURTTB2004 Inspect and service air braking systems 20 Unit of competency
WF394 AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF404 AURTTD2002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
WF406 AURTTD2004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
WF448 AURTTX2003 Inspect and service transmissions (automatic) 20 Unit of competency
WF447 AURTTX2002 Inspect and service transmissions (manual) 20 Unit of competency
WF149 AURHTE2001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF156 AURHTJ2003 Remove, inspect, and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WF158 AURHTJ2006 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy) 20 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF162 AURHTQ3002 Repair final drive assemblies (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF381 AURTTA3013 Repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
WF167 AURHTX3003 Repair transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF129 AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF373 AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
WF127 AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
WF116 AURETR3043 Service and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF117 AURETR3044 Service and repair electronic drive management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
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
(AP02310) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (HEAVY VEHICLE ROAD TRANSPORT) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.

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