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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology


 National Code: AUR31120
 TAFE SA Code: TP01299


2025 start

Description

Do you know your trucks? Are you keen to work in heavy commercial mechanics and become a heavy commercial technician? This is the apprenticeship you need to get you started in servicing, maintenance, and repair of heavy commercial vehicles. Through a hands-on approach you’ll gain the skills and knowledge required to work on heavy commercial vehicles within the automotive service and repair sector. Learn about essential repairs and maintenance, workplace safety and sustainability, and the use of tools and equipment.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
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48 months 
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Berri
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Mount Gambier
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Port Augusta
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Regency Park
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a contract of training with an employer to study this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
$616
$4,931
Concession
$370
$2,959
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120)
    This course covers skills and knowledge in engines, electrical and electronic engine control systems, transmissions, steering and suspension, brake systems, turbocharging and emission control. 22 core units plus 14 electives.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out servicing operations 20
    Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 20
    Diagnose and repair charging systems 30
    Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 50
    Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20
    Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 15
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems 50
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 70
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts 30
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 20
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems 40
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems 40
    Diagnose and repair starting systems 30
    Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 70
    Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 25
    Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20
    Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 20
    Inspect and service final drive assemblies 5
    Inspect and service hydraulic systems 20
    Test and repair basic electrical circuits 40
    Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 15
    Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20
    Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30
    Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20
    Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20
    Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components 35
    Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 80
    Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies 30
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions 60
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 35
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 80
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems 40
    Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions 50
    Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 60
    Inspect and service air braking systems 20
    Inspect and service automatic transmissions 10
    Inspect and service braking systems 20
    Inspect and service engines 20
    Inspect and service manual transmissions 10
    Inspect and service steering systems 10
    Inspect and service suspension systems 10
    Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20
    Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems 30
    Select and supply automotive parts and products 100
    Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 10
    Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 25
    Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 15

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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
TP01299
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