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Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment - Plant / Earth Moving / Agricultural) >> job profile
Job Description:
Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment Mechanics will primarily service and repair the mechanical parts 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 drivers/users to discover faults and carry out their own diagnosis procedures. They will repair and service engines, cooling systems, exhaust systems, diesel fuel systems, engine forced induction systems and clutch assemblies. In addition, they will repair and service manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, hydraulic systems, final drive assemblies and steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine and drive management systems are also encompassed in the heavy vehicle mobile equipment 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 Mobile Equipment (Plant / Earth Moving / Agricultural)]
National Code: AUR30999
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 |
| AUR04170A | Service gas fuel systems |
| AUR05166A | Repair exhaust 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) |
| AUR07166A | Repair transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR07170A | Service transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR09170A | Service hydraulic systems |
| AUR10166A | Repair braking systems |
| AUR10170A | Service 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 |
| AUR18966A | Repair instruments and warning systems |
| AUR19066A | Repair charging and starting systems |
| AUR21171A | Service and repair electronic engine management systems |
| AUR21271A | Service and repair electronic drive 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 |
|
|---|---|
| AUR01145A | Overhaul engines and associated engine components |
| AUR03145A | Overhaul petrol fuel system components |
| AUR03166A | Repair petrol fuel systems |
| AUR03170A | Service petrol fuel systems |
| AUR08166A | Repair transmissions (hydrostatic) |
| AUR08170A | Service transmissions (hydrostatic) |
| AUR09131A | Install hydraulic systems to specific applications |
| AUR09166A | Repair hydraulic systems |
| AUR15145A | Overhaul steering system components |
| AUR17606A | Balance tyres/wheels |
| AUR17665A | Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s) |
| AUR17766A | Remove, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light) |
| AUR17966A | Remove, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy) |
| AUR17968A | Select tyres and rims for specific applications (heavy) |
| AUR20666A | Repair ignition systems |
| AUR22171A | Service and repair air compressors/components |
| AUR37119A | Drive and manoeuvre trailer(s) |
| AUR65130A | Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action |
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).