Course Overview

About This Course

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. This qualification is essential to become a heavy commercial vehicle technician. Successful completion of this course will allow students to become a qualified tradesperson servicing and repairing trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, or tractors and other farming machinery. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including diesel mechanics) grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years. In this course students will apply their practical skills and gain underpinning knowledge of how to diagnose problems, repair and service a range of systems and components of heavy vehicles and equipment. Students will repair and service engines, transmissions, cooling, steering and suspension systems, electrical circuits and systems, hydraulic and air braking systems, and diesel fuel injection systems. Students will also apply their skills and knowledge to complete heavy vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections. Successful completion of this qualification will allow them to apply to become a qualified heavy vehicle tradesperson and continue your career in the industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs.
Undertake OCT's ACSF LLN assessment.
English Language Proficiency: Must have completed an English language test within two (2) years of the application date.
IELTS minimum overall score: 6.0 (or 5.5 with 10 weeks ELICOS, or 5.0 with 20 weeks ELICOS)
TOEFL iBT minimum score: 64 (or 46 with 10 weeks ELICOS, or 35 with 20 weeks ELICOS) — Note: only tests taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score: 169 (or 162 with 10 weeks ELICOS, or 154 with 20 weeks ELICOS) — Note: from 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test will be accepted.
PTE Academic minimum score: 50 (or 42 with 10 weeks ELICOS, or 36 with 20 weeks ELICOS)
Occupational English Test: B for each test component (all program levels)
English test evidence exemptions apply if: you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland; you are a Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored student, or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES); you are enrolled in a registered school course, standalone ELICOS, a course delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course; you have completed at least 5 years' study in English in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland; or in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed in Australia and in English, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to an AQF qualification at Certificate IV or higher level while holding a student visa.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this course will allow students to become a qualified tradesperson servicing and repairing trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, or tractors and other farming machinery. Successful completion of this qualification will allow them to apply to become a qualified heavy vehicle tradesperson and continue your career in the industry. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including diesel mechanics) grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units36 units

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Core unit

AURASA102

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Core unit

AURTTK102

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Core unit

AURETR112

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

Core unit

AURETR122

Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

Core unit

AURETR124

Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

Core unit

AURETR125

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

Core unit

AURETR129

Diagnose and repair charging systems

Core unit

AURETR130

Diagnose and repair starting systems

Core unit

AURHTB101

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems

Core unit

AURHTD102

Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems

Core unit

AURHTD103

Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems

Core unit

AURHTE102

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines

Core unit

AURHTQ103

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts

Core unit

AURHTZ101

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Core unit

AURTTA006

Inspect and service hydraulic systems

Core unit

AURTTA104

Carry out servicing operations

Core unit

AURTTA118

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

Core unit

AURTTC103

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

Core unit

AURTTF102

Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

Core unit

AURTTF105

Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

Core unit

AURTTQ001

Inspect and service final drive assemblies

Core unit

AURAFA103

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Elective unit

AURTTD002

Inspect and service steering systems

Elective unit

AURTTD004

Inspect and service suspension systems

Elective unit

AURHTX101

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions

Elective unit

AURTTA105

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

Elective unit

AURTTX103

Inspect and service automatic transmissions

Elective unit

AURTTE104

Inspect and service engines

Elective unit

AURTTB101

Inspect and service braking systems

Elective unit

AURHTF102

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems

Elective unit

AURETR144

Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems

Elective unit

AURHTB002

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems

Elective unit

AURHTQ102

Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies

Elective unit

AURHTX104

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems

Elective unit

AURTTA113

Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology take to complete?

This qualification will be delivered over 78 weeks including 70 weeks of training and assessment and 8 weeks of holidays. Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.

How many units do I need to complete to be awarded this qualification?

Completion of 36 units is required for the award of this qualification, comprising 22 core units and 14 elective units. Of the 14 elective units, 1 unit must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B listed in the AUR31120 qualification, and of the remaining 13 units, up to 13 may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general elective units listed in the AUR31120 qualification, and up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in the AUR Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

What are the English language requirements to enrol in this course?

You must have completed an English language test within two (2) years of the application date. Minimum scores required include: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 169, PTE Academic 50, or Occupational English Test B for each test component. Reduced scores may be accepted if you complete an ELICOS program of 10 or 20 weeks. Exemptions apply if you hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland, among other conditions.

How are students assessed in this course?

Units are assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor. Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook and the OCT website.

What equipment and materials will I need for this course?

You will be provided with your own apprentice toolkit which you will be required to bring to all practical classes. You will also be provided with a uniform which must be worn for all workshop days. You must buy your own Safety Boots and bring them to each practical class. Textbooks are available in the library for you to read in your own time; however, you will be required to buy your own from McGraw Hill to ensure you always have access to the textbook. OCT can arrange the textbook for you — please get in touch with student support if you need assistance.

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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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