Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31816
State Code:
BAE3
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
740
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/12/2018 Current Approved
1.00 14/04/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial trailers and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- twelve (12) core units, plus
- sixteen (16) elective units, of which:
- up to sixteen (16) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXD40 AURHTD003 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems 40 Unit of competency
AXD50 AURHTB001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems 40 Unit of competency
AXD12 AURHTY002 Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes 10 Unit of competency
AXD83 AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 50 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXB09 AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD94 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD28 AURHTJ003 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Sixteen (16) electives must be completed, with at least eleven (11) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
AXB00 AURTTA014 Assemble and install pneumatic system components 30 Unit of competency
OAK24 AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AXD39 AURHTD004 Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AXB11 AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD20 AURHTR005 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial trailer electronically controlled roll stability systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD45 AURHTB007 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems 35 Unit of competency
AXD48 AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB02 AURTTA013 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
AXB04 AURTTA012 Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies 30 Unit of competency
AXA87 AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD13 AURHTY001 Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes 5 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE66 AURAQA002 Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
AXA85 AURTTB006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD92 AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components 20 Unit of competency
AXB05 AURTTA011 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications 30 Unit of competency
WH982 AUMGTY002 Install vehicle components 64 Unit of competency
AXE62 AURATA002 Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings 20 Unit of competency
AXD25 AURHTJ006 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes 20 Unit of competency
AXD96 AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
AXE93 AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD26 AURHTJ002 Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J406 AUR31812 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGA4 AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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