Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Course Code

AUR31116

Department

Heavy Commercial Vehicles & Engine Techn

Study Area(s)

Automotive

Campus

DOCKLANDS

Course Length

Part-time day(3 years)
Flexible(3 years)

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Start Date(s):	We offer rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
End Date(s):	Generally an apprenticeship takes 3 years of schooling and 1 year on the job training
Days and Time:	Apprenticeship: Block release is available. You will attend classes for one week approximately every two months. Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 1pm Non Apprentice: Program will be customised to suit your requirements.

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Course Overview

This course will train you to work in the heavy vehicle industry. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures.

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Core

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	25
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	20
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	40
AURETR022	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems	70
AURETR024	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	50
AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	15
AURETR029	Diagnose and repair charging systems	30
AURETR030	Diagnose and repair starting systems	30
AURHTB001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems	50
AURHTD002	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems	40
AURHTD003	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems	40
AURHTE002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines	70
AURHTQ003	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts	30
AURHTZ001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems	20
AURTTA004	Carry out servicing operations	20
AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems	20
AURTTA018	Carry out diagnostic procedures	20
AURTTC003	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	20
AURTTF002	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	20
AURTTF005	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	15
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	20
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies	5

Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AUMGTM007	Assemble, Install And Test Pneumatic System Kits	40
AUMGTP001	Finish And Paint Vehicle Body And Part Surfaces	20
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	20
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms	40
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components	40
AURETR043	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	40
AURETR044	Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems	50
AURETU001	Install air conditioning systems	30
AURETU003	Service air conditioning and HVAC systems	25
AURETU004	Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems	35
AURETU005	Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems	30
AURHTB002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems	40
AURHTB007	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems	40
AURHTD001	Inspect heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems	10
AURHTE001	Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies	35
AURHTF002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems	80
AURHTJ003	Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies	20
AURHTQ001	Inspect heavy commercial vehicle driveline components	5
AURHTQ002	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies	30
AURHTX001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions	50
AURHTX003	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions	60
AURHTX004	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems	35
AURKTR001	Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems	40
AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	10
AURTTA013	Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems	60
AURTTB001	Inspect and service braking systems	20
AURTTB004	Inspect and service air braking systems	20
AURTTB006	Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems	20
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems	10
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems	10
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems	10
AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines	20
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	15
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	15
AURTTQ002	Remove and refit driveline components	5
AURTTQ003	Inspect and service drive shafts	5
AURTTX002	Inspect and service manual transmissions	10
AURTTX003	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	10
AURTTX008	Overhaul manual transmissions	50
AURVTW001	Carry out manual metal arc welding on components	30
AURVTW003	Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections	30
AURVTW008	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	30
AURVTW009	Carry out basic gas metal arc welding	20

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

For Business and Industry

We offer our business and industry clients customised workforce training, flexible delivery (when and where it suits you) and onsite assessments.

Call us on 1300 615 141 or contact us online for an obligation free consultation.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2019 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$3658.00

$731.6

$18290

Apprentice/Trainee

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$590

Average course
consumable fees^*

$1180

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2019 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2019:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1180	1180	$3.10	$0.62	$15.50

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2019. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

Can I apply?

Satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application. This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway. You may participate in this course while searching for suitable employment but you will need to complete extra practical.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Docklands campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course is intended to prepare you to perform mechanical work in the automotive heavy commercial vehicle service and repair sector. This course may lead to employment as a:
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Service Adviser

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31116). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

This course leads to advanced study in the automotive field at certificate IV or diploma level automotive courses which could lead to employment opportunities as a service adviser or advanced diagnostician.

How do I apply?

Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer and then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to sign a training contract.

Non- Apprentices - To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form through the "Apply Now" button above. We will then be in contact to arrange an interview or provide the information session details

How will I be selected for this course?

AASN registration or interview for apprentices. Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.