Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology - AUR31820

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $8429

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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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.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Career Pathway

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Automotive Retail, Service and Repair .

Stream

Automotive Heavy Vehicle

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Automotive Heavy Vehicle Master Technician

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Automotive Sales & Administration

Automotive Electrical Technology

Automotive Vehicle Body

Outdoor Equipment, Bike and Marine Mechanic

Automotive Light Vehicle

Certificate II

Automotive Electrical Accessory Fitter

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Service Manager

Body Shop Manager

Diploma

Automotive Electrical Workshop Manager

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 28

11 core units, plus

17 elective units, of which:

all 17 units may be from the elective units listed below

up to 5 units 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.

Core Units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems

AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems

AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems

AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

AURHTY102 Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes

AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective Units

AUMGTY002 Install vehicle components

AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace

AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURAQA002 Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace

AURATA002 Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings

AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components

AURHTB002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems

AURHTB107 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems

AURHTD104 Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations

AURHTJ102 Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications

AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes

AURHTR105 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial trailer electronically controlled roll stability systems

AURHTY001 Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes

AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems

AURTTA011 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications

AURTTA012 Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies

AURTTA014 Assemble and install pneumatic system components

AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems

AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems

AURTTB006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems

AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components

AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems

AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems

AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres

AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting

AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components

AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

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