With this qualification you can perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector, the job role is referred to as a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification is made up of 36 units. In most states of Australia, the maximum duration of this apprenticeship is 48 months for full time employees and 72 for part time.
You will learn mostly on the job, in a practical real world way! In addition to this you will be supported with online activities such as reading, research, projects. You will also have assessment work for each unit of learning.
Yes, your trainer will work with you to make sure that you are ready to be assessed in each unit, or cluster of units. You will need to complete your theory assessment, your workplace supervisor will confirm that you have undertaken the tasks as part of your work and then your assessor will observe you at work to confirm your competence. Sometimes you will need to be observed over a number of visits.
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology is designed to reflect the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector.
Refer to our Schdeule of Fees or Contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) for full details.

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative. Under this government scheme, you may be eligible as an Australian School Based Apprentice (ABSA) or a VET in Schools student under the Training Guarentee for subsidised training courses as QAT is a “WorkReady” Training Provider.
This course is subsidised by the South Australian Governments’ WorkReady initiative for eligible students. Only students who meet the eligibility criteria, in adition to the following condition, will qualify for subsidised training.
● Training Contract – A student signed into a training contract with an employer i.e. an Apprentice.
For more information on “WorkReady” go to : www.skills.sa.gov.au To see if you are eligible for subsidised training courses go to the following link.
http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility
Alternatively, contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) and we can assist with determining your eligiblity.
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURHTB001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURHTD002 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems
AURHTD003 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
AURHTE002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURHTQ003 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURHTZ001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTA008 Produce patterns and templates
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURHTJ006 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
AURHTX003 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmission systems
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURHTX004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURHTX001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
AURHTQ002 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management system
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