Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
AUR31120
CRICOS Code:
105630H
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Engineering
Duration:
74-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 18,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Monthly
Course Overview
This course will train students to work in the heavy vehicle industry and improve their skills and knowledge to carry out a broad range of tasks on various heavy commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, agricultural or earthmoving machinery.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following 36 units of competency:
Core Units
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
- AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
- AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
- AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems
- AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
- AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
- AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
- AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
- AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems
- AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
- AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
- AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
Elective Units
- AURHTX103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions
- AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
- AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
- AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
- AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
- AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | To gain admission into this course, students must have successfully completed year 11 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Year 11*. (*Subject to the assessment level of that country and the course undertaken there. For more information please visit Ashton College’s website.) |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs. Australian migration rules are based on Assessment Level (degree of safety) assigned to every immigrant nationality that goes from level 1 to level 4. The higher the Assessment Level means it can be difficult to get a visa. For further information, please visit Department of Home Affairs website. However, for Assessment Level 1 countries, you may not be asked to provide evidence of English Language with your Visa Application. You must still take the Ashton College pre-entry placement test at Orientation. It is used as a guide to determine the level of language, literacy and numeracy required for competent performance. |
Career Opportunities
This qualification may provide entry into employment in the following or related roles:
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician