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Job Description:
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics will primarily overhaul, service and repair the mechanical parts of road transport vehicles such as the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential) and the suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres). They will perform tasks including discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults and carry out their own diagnosis procedures. They will repair and service cooling systems, diesel fuel systems, air conditioning, engine forced induction systems and clutch assemblies. In addition, they will overhaul, repair and service engines, manual and automatic transmissions, air braking systems and final drive assemblies and repair and service steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems and safety/roadworthy inspections are also encompassed in the heavy vehicle mechanic's duties. With the rapid changes in automotive technology, mechanics are becoming more specialised in their areas of work.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
National Code: AUR30899
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125A | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314A | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421A | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR00108A | Carry out maintenance and/or component servicing operations |
| AUR01166A | Repair engines and associated engine components |
| AUR01170A | Service engines and associated engine components |
| AUR02166A | Repair cooling systems and associated components |
| AUR02170A | Service cooling systems and associated components |
| AUR03666A | Repair diesel fuel systems/components |
| AUR03670A | Service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AUR04671A | Service and repair emission control systems |
| AUR05671A | Service and repair engine forced induction systems |
| AUR06166A | Repair clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components |
| AUR06170A | Service clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components |
| AUR06666A | Repair transmissions (manual) |
| AUR06670A | Service transmissions (manual) |
| AUR07170A | Service transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR09170A | Service hydraulic systems |
| AUR10166A | Repair braking systems |
| AUR10170A | Service braking systems |
| AUR11166A | Repair air braking systems |
| AUR11170A | Service air braking systems |
| AUR12666A | Repair final drive assemblies |
| AUR12670A | Service final drive assemblies |
| AUR13166A | Repair final drive (driveline) |
| AUR13170A | Service final drive (driveline) |
| AUR15166A | Repair steering systems |
| AUR15170A | Service steering systems |
| AUR16166A | Repair suspension systems |
| AUR16170A | Service suspension systems |
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR18866A | Repair electrical systems |
| AUR19066A | Repair charging and starting systems |
| AUR21171A | Service and repair electronic engine management systems |
| AUR22670A | Service air conditioning systems |
| AUR23608A | Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
| AUR66108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR03166A | Repair petrol fuel systems |
| AUR03170A | Service petrol fuel systems |
| AUR04170A | Service gas fuel systems |
| AUR05166A | Repair exhaust systems |
| AUR07166A | Repair transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR08170A | Service transmissions (hydrostatic) |
| AUR09131A | Install hydraulic systems to specific applications |
| AUR09166A | Repair hydraulic systems |
| AUR10104A | Assemble and fit braking systems/components |
| AUR17108A | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR17606A | Balance tyres/wheels |
| AUR17665A | Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s) |
| AUR17966A | Remove, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy) |
| AUR20666A | Repair ignition systems |
| AUR21271A | Service and repair electronic drive management systems |
| AUR22171A | Service and repair air compressors/components |
| AUR37119A | Drive and manoeuvre trailer(s) |
| AUR70508A | Carry out manual handling operations |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 6 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).