Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
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If you work in the heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology industry and want to gain a formal qualification in the field, this course is for you.
During the course, you'll learn about workplace safety and equipment and gain hands on experience servicing everything from batteries, transmissions, engine and drive assemblies to hydraulic, steering and braking systems.
This is an accredited apprenticeship course, which involves a competency-based assessment program that can be undertaken in the workplace, at Chisholm, or a combination of both.
When you successfully complete this course, you’ll have the confidence to work on a broad range of heavy road transport components.
TIMETABLE:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:00am – 4:30pm, 4 days a week
- Course code
- AUR31120
- Delivery location
- Dandenong
- International
- Not available for International students
- Length
- Part Time, 3 years.
- Start dates
- Ongoing
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Read more about this course
Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of practical study and theory that is assessed at the end of each unit of competency.
This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as automotive motor mechanic and heavy commercial vehicle repair technician.
The course can be completed part time over three years, in conjunction with on the job training.
A training plan can be negotiated with employers to suit their requirements.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels three to four.
Chisholm Institute is one of the largest providers of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now. -
Study units
Unit code Unit Description AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines AURHTX103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURHTX101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts -
Course and career pathways
Nationally recognised training Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology Certificate IV in Automotive Management Possible job outcome - heavy commercial vehicle mechanic
- service advisor
- foreman
- workshop controller
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Skills recognition
Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.
Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.
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Admission requirements
Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer
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Fees
Fees Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
Fee Type Fee Amount Select Concession $1,024 Government subsidised $5,117 Full fee paying $23,562 Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials $1,120 And one of:
Student services – concession (annual) OR$135 Student services - no concession (annual) $270 *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
**You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. -
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Apprentices
Payment plans
At Chisholm, you can spread your course costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.
Scholarships
Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships.
Government-subsidised training
Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding. See eligiblity requirements for government-subsidised training.
Other financial assistance available for apprentices
As an apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with the costs of undertaking an apprenticeship. Read more about financial assistance for apprentices.
Employers
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring, training and retaining an apprentice. Find out more about your eligibility for financial assistance
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.