AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Get into an industry that really makes tracks.
When you complete the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the heavy vehicle industry, with skills that can carry you across multiple machines.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Kalgoorlie
When Available all year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship | Workplace
This is the spark you need to ignite a career in heavy machines.
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
From dump trucks, bulldozers, drilling rigs, to heavy plant machinery, heavy automotives need servicing just like any other automotive. Like with light vehicles, there are many parts that ensure the smooth operation of heavy vehicles. And with heavy machinery, it’s important to ensure that all parts are fully functional, from the cooling systems, the mechanical equipment, the engine, the steering and suspension systems, and even the electrical circuits.
You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge to work effectively in the industry, including diagnosing and repairing drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, steering, wiring and circuits, welding, thermal cutting, and workplace safety and health.
Half price fees apply!
Some things you'll learn:
- How to diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
- How to diagnose and repair various heavy commercial vehicle systems
- How to inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
- How to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- How to carry out diagnostic procedures and servicing operations
This course is right for you if:
- You want to specialise in the heavy automotive industry
- You enjoy working with machinery
- You like hands on, practical work
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty two (22) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | $97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
| AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
| AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | $38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies | $24.30 | $7.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$8.10 | $2.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty two (22) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.77 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.77 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $38.57 |
| AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | $97.20 | $28.80 | $71.38 |
| AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $66.15 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $38.57 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $46.47 |
| AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $75.76 |
| AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $44.48 |
| AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $71.38 |
| AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $60.45 |
| AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | $48.60 | $14.40 | $60.45 |
| AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $46.47 |
| AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $44.48 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $49.76 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $36.66 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.53 |
| AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $19.44 |
| AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | $38.88 | $11.52 | $11.26 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.52 |
| AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies | $24.30 | $7.20 | $21.68 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $30.53 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $86.22 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $71.38 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $38.57 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $119.16 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $32.23 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $41.91 |
|
|
$8.10 | $2.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $29.14 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $25.82 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $24.75 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.10 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty two (22) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.77 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.77 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $38.57 |
| AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | $97.20 | $28.80 | $71.38 |
| AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $66.15 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $38.57 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $46.47 |
| AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $75.76 |
| AURHTD102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $44.48 |
| AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $71.38 |
| AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $60.45 |
| AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | $48.60 | $14.40 | $60.45 |
| AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | $64.80 | $19.20 | $46.47 |
| AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $44.48 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $49.76 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $36.66 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.53 |
| AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $19.44 |
| AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | $38.88 | $11.52 | $19.44 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.52 |
| AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies | $24.30 | $7.20 | $21.68 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $71.38 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $44.48 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $119.16 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $16.29 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $32.23 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $41.91 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $60.45 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $21.68 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $25.82 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $24.75 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.36 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.10 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $35.52 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700