AUR31116 – CERTIFICATE III IN HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
Course Summary
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector.
Career Outcomes
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technician
Duration (guide only)
Class Delivery
Part time: NA / Full time: NA
Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Part time: NA / Full time: 36 months
Delivery Method
- Workplace / Flexible Delivery
How to Apply
Online at:
By Phone:Skillinvest Metro 1300 135 008
Skillinvest Regional1300 308 620
Entry Requirements
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Fees and Charges
Refer to the Fees & Charges link on the
Skillinvest website (
Qualification Requirements
To achieve the award of AUR31116 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, students must successfully complete a total of 36 units comprising:
- 22 core units plus
- 14elective units
For this course, the total nominal hours must be between 1140 and 1200nominal hours.
Core Units
AURASA002Follow Safe Working Practices in an Automotive Workplace
AURTTF002Inspect and Service Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
AURTTK002Use and Maintain Workplace Tools and Equipment in an Automotive Workplace
AURTTA004Carry out Servicing Operations
AURTTQ001Inspect and Service Final Drive Assemblies
AURETR025Test, Charge and Replace Batteries and Jump Start Vehicles
AURAEA002Follow Environmental Land Sustainability Best Practice in an Automotive Workplace
AURTTC003Diagnose and Repair Cooling Systems
AURETR012Test and Repair Basic Electrical Circuits
AURETR029Diagnose and Repair Charging Systems
AURETR030Diagnose and Repair Starting Systems
AURETR022Diagnose and Repair Vehicle Dynamic Control Systems
AURHTD002Diagnose and Repair Heavy Commercial Vehicle Steering Systems
AURHTD003Diagnose and Repair Heavy Commercial Vehicle Suspension Systems
AURHTB001Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems
AURTTF005Diagnose and Repair Engine Forced-Induction Systems
AURHTQ003Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Drive Shafts
AURHTZ001Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Emission Control Systems
AURTTA006Inspect and Service Hydraulic Systems
AURETR024Diagnose and Repair Compression Ignition Engine Management Systems
AURHTE002Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Compression Ignition Engines
AURTTA018Carry out Diagnostic Procedures
Elective Units
AURTTE004Inspect and Service Engines
AURTTD002Inspect and Service Steering Systems
AURTTD004Inspect and Service Suspension Systems
AURTTX003Inspect and Service Automatic Transmissions
AURHTB002Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Hydraulic Braking Systems
AURTTZ002Diagnose and Repair Exhaust Systems
AURHTQ002Diagnose and Repair Heavy Commercial Vehicle Final Drive Assemblies
AURHTX004Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Clutch Systems
AURHTX001Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Manual Transmissions
AURVTW003Carry out Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding on Vehicle Body Sections
AURVTW008Carry out Oxyacetylene Welding, Thermal Heating and Cutting
AURETU003Service Air Conditioning and HVAC Systems
AURETR043Diagnose and Repair Electronic Body Management Systems
AURHTB007Diagnose and Repair Heavy Commercial Vehicle Electronic Braking Systems
AURHTF002Diagnose and Repair Heavy Vehicle Diesel Fuel Injection Systems