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Qualification Overview
This qualification is essential for becoming a certified heavy commercial vehicle technician, enabling you to service and repair trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, tractors, and farming machinery. The Australian Government’s Job forecast reports strong demand for mechanics, including diesel mechanics, with around 23,000 job openings expected over the next five years. In this course, you’ll gain practical skills and knowledge to diagnose, repair, and maintain engines, transmissions, cooling, steering, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and braking systems, as well as conduct safety inspections. Completing this course qualifies you to work as a certified heavy vehicle tradesperson.Career Outcomes
Upon completing the course, you will be certified to work as a tradesperson, specializing in the service and repair of trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, tractors, and other agricultural machinery.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
What will you learn to earn this qualification
To earn this qualification, you must complete 36 units – 22 core units and 14 elective units from the table below.| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | CORE/ ELECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | Core |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | Core |
| AURHTD102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems | Core |
| AURHTD103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | Core |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | Core |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | Core |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | Core |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | Core |
| AURTTB004 | Inspect and service air braking systems | Elective |
| AURHTD104 | Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations | Elective |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems | Elective |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURHTQ102 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | Elective |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | Elective |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | Elective |
| AURETU106 | Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems | Elective |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | Elective |
Qualification Entry Requirements
There are no Training Package entry requirements but it is preferred that the students have a mechanical or electrical aptitude.Allora College Entry Requirements
- Students should have completed formal study to demonstrate a sufficient skill level of language, literacy and numeracy to achieve the qualification.
- Allora college will conduct a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) as-assessment before enrolment to assess the language, literacy and numeracy skill level for prospective students. There is no need to be discouraged about this as the LLN is a great tool to allow us to identify any extra sup-port you may require.
- Students should be physically strong to be able to conduct tasks which may include but not limited to manual handling, heavy lifting and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
Delivery And Assessment
- Face to face
- Workshop Based Sessions
- Simulations
Duration
The anticipated time to complete the course is 3 –4 years workshop-based/ Domestic Students.Certificate Issuance
A Certificate is issued where all 36 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full. Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.How to apply
You can submit your application by filling up a form through one of the options as indicated on the top right side of this page. You can either apply for yourself, or for someone who may require your assistance.Funding options available:
1. Fee For Service
Fees for self-funded students. The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for or already exhausted the subsidy at that level or where no subsidies are available under their current visa arrangement.
Course fees vary depending on the qualification and delivery type.
For the most accurate and up-to-date fee information, please contact our team on 07 3157 6552 or email info@allora.edu.au.
2. Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway – “Funded by the Queensland Government”
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).
Career Start Program Policy
a) Co-Contribution Fees (Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway)
| Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway |
|---|
| Fee is calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour for unit of competency |
b) For Full Exemption / Partial Fee Exemption:
Our Enrolment officers/ Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
c) Free apprenticeships for under 25s:
If you are under 21, Free apprenticeships for under 21s will cover the cost of training for Queensland apprentices and trainees who commence or are undertaking a priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualification from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2023.
Our Enrolment officers/ Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
d) School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow secondary school students (usually in Years 10, 11 and 12) to prepare for life after school in a career of their choice.
Students gain real-life workplace skills, hands-on industry experience, earn a wage, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Our Enrolment Officers / Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
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