With this qualification you can repair trailers and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector, the job role is referred to as a heavy commercial trailer technician.
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology qualification is made up of 28 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 Trailer Technology is designed to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy vehicle 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.
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTA008 Produce patterns and templates
AURHTJ002 Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
AURHTJ003 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURHTJ006 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
AURTTJ001 Balance wheels and tyres
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURTTA013 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
AURHTY002 Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURHTB001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
AURHTD003 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
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