Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31120
State Code:
BGA2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
Approved Date
22/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1095
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/02/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/02/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirty six (36)
- Twenty two (22) core units, plus
- Fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- one (1) unit must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B below
- of the remaining thirteen (13) units required to make up the elective unit total:
- up to thirteen (13) may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general elective units listed below
- up to six (6) may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core

All twenty two (22) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ39 AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL85 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
OCJ76 AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ68 AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ55 AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts 30 Unit of competency
ODJ87 AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ72 AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ71 AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK08 AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 60 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCL40 AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
AXB09 AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Heavy Vehicle Manual Transmission

One (1) unit must be chosen from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ49 AURHTX101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Heavy Vehicle Automatic Transmission

One (1) unit must be chosen from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODJ82 AURHTX103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions 40 Unit of competency
4. General Elective Units

Fourteen (14) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXB00 AURTTA014 Assemble and install pneumatic system components 30 Unit of competency
OCI82 AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 40 Unit of competency
OCJ70 AURHTD104 Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
OCI84 AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 30 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
OCI85 AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 30 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCJ80 AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components 30 Unit of competency
OCJ97 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 50 Unit of competency
ODJ76 AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCL84 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
OCJ75 AURHTB107 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems 35 Unit of competency
OCJ57 AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ50 AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ64 AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
AXD48 AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK25 AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
ODJ93 AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCL82 AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCJ43 AURHTY102 Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes 10 Unit of competency
ODJ96 AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems 45 Unit of competency
AXA87 AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL94 AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions 20 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
OCL65 AURTTL104 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ29 AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXD13 AURHTY001 Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes 5 Unit of competency
AXA79 AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
ODJ88 AURHTL101 Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines 60 Unit of competency
AXA85 AURTTB006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD19 AURHTX002 Inspect, test and replace heavy vehicle automatic transmissions 70 Unit of competency
AXA60 AURTTL003 Install CNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA57 AURTTL009 Install LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD36 AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
OCJ61 AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCJ60 AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes 20 Unit of competency
AXA84 AURTTC002 Repair radiators 20 Unit of competency
OCJ79 AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ42 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
OCJ81 AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAF2 AUR31116 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

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