AUR31812 - Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair trailers and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy vehicle service and repair sector.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

heavy commercial trailer technicians

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 28 units of competency, consisting of:

12core units

plus

16 elective units, of which:

up to 16 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

Unit code	Unit title
Common - Environment
AURAEA3003	Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Common - Health and Safety
AURASA2002	Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic
AURETR2009	Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR2012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR3022	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Brakes
AURHTB3001	Repair air braking systems
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension
AURHTD3003	Repair suspension systems (heavy vehicle)
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Wheels and Tyres
AURHTJ2003	Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Chassis and Frame
AURHTY3002	Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical
AURTTA2006	Service hydraulic systems
AURTTA3018	Carry out diagnostic procedures
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2002	Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title
Common - Sales and Marketing
AURACA2001	Establish relations with customers
Common - Foundation Skills
AURAFA2003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Common - Technical
AURATA2002	Read and interpret engineering drawings
Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic
AURETR2010	Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR2011	Install and test basic ancillary electrical components
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Brakes
AURHTB3002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURHTB3007	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle electronic braking systems
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Wheels and Tyres
AURHTJ2002	Select heavy vehicle tyres and rims for specific applications
AURHTJ2006	Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy)
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Electrical and Electronic
AURHTR3005	Diagnose and repair heavy trailer electronically controlled roll stability systems
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Chassis and Frame
AURHTY2001	Inspect and service mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical
AURTTA2004	Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA3011	Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
AURTTA3012	Manufacture and install fluid power hose assemblies
AURTTA3013	Repair hydraulic systems
AURTTA3014	Assemble and install pneumatic systems and components
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Brakes
AURTTB2001	Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTB2004	Inspect and service air braking systems
AURTTB3005	Assemble and fit braking systems and components
AURTTB3006	Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension
AURTTD2004	Inspect and service suspension systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Wheels and Tyres
AURTTJ2001	Balance wheels and tyres
Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURVTW2001	Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW2003	Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW2008	Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Mechanical 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.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Licensing Information

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.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	clearly communicating workplace information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), including use of automotive terms completing workplace reports using and contributing to workplace procedures maintaining workplace records communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information interpreting the needs of customers reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	identifying and describe own role and role of others working within a team working with diverse individuals and groups applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks
Problem solving	recognising a workplace problem or a potential problem and take action determining problems needing priority action referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems using a range of problem-solving techniques taking action to resolve concerns developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges
Planning and organising	planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk
Self-management	selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures recognising limitations and seeking timely advice planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice or operating procedures
Learning	asking questions to gain information identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding participating in self-improvement activities participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies helping others develop competency
Technology	operating diagnostic and test equipment performance testing of components, systems and equipment using tools and equipment efficiently and safely storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information