Course Outline
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles within the automotive service and repair sector.
| Course code | AUR31120 |
| Start date | Monthly intakes are available. Please contact the admissions team for further information.International Students: +613 9450 0500
Local Students: 131389 |
| Delivery mode | classroom-based; |
| Duration |
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Entry Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for international students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Completed year 11 or equivalent
- A minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent
Domestic students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound is written and spoken English skills. You will be required to complete a Language Literacy, and Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.
Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
election interview.
Duration
- Domestic: 60 weeks
- International: approximately 70 weeks including 10 weeks of break.
- 20 hours per week (full-time delivery).
- You will be expected to put in 5 to 6 hours per week of self-paced learning when you enrol in a full-time course.
- The duration of the course may vary based on the mode of delivery i.e. classroom-based, work-based, full-time or part-time, etc.
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week.
Units of study
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Class Hours |
| Core | ||
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 20 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 44 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 28 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 28 |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | 80 |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 40 |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 20 |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 60 |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | 60 |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 20 |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | 40 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | 52 |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 68 |
| AURHTD102 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems | 40 |
| AURHTD103 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems | 40 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 40 |
| Electives | ||
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 20 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | 20 |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | 20 |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | 40 |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | 60 |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | 80 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems | 20 |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems | 20 |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURTTA009 | Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations | 20 |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | 20 |
| Total | 1200 | |
Assessment Methods
For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of MITT’s reassessment policy.
Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.
Employment or occupational pathway
This course is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy commercial vehicle service and repair sector. Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include: Heavy commercial vehicle technicians.
Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
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Course Brochure
Course Intake Dates
Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, as we will accommodate dates to suit students’ needs.
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