Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
3 years
This 3-year Certificate III qualification prepares students to become heavy commercial vehicle technicians, capable of diagnosing and repairing complex systems on heavy commercial vehicles. Ideal for apprentices, trainees, and industry workers seeking to develop specialized automotive mechanical skills.
Candidates must be an apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT. Basic computer skills are required to navigate online learning materials and assessments. Students need to wear appropriate work clothing including steel cap boots, safety glasses, and protective clothing. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify support areas. Computer and internet access may be required for sourcing information and completing assessments.
The course comprises 22 core units and 14 elective units covering: Environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces; Safe working practices; Electrical circuits testing and repair; Vehicle dynamic control systems; Compression ignition engine management; Battery testing, charging and replacement; Charging and starting systems; Heavy vehicle air braking systems; Heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems; Heavy vehicle compression ignition engines; Heavy vehicle drive shafts; Emission control systems; Hydraulic systems inspection and servicing; Servicing operations; Diagnostic test strategies; Cooling systems; Diesel fuel injection systems; Engine forced-induction systems; Tools and equipment maintenance; Final drive assemblies; Integrated engine and transmission management; Heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems; Heavy vehicle manual, automatic and clutch systems; Bearings, seals, gaskets and adhesives; Welding operations including oxyacetylene, manual metal arc, and gas metal arc welding.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with access to specialized trade training facilities and industry-standard technologies and tools. Instructors are experienced former tradies with solid practical knowledge. The institution offers recognition of prior learning to help students qualify faster, and provides packages into higher education for most courses. Students benefit from first-class facilities and workplace-ready training delivered by industry experts.
Graduates qualify as Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technicians and can pursue careers in the automotive service and repair sector. The qualification provides pathways to further training including Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling. Skills developed enable technicians to diagnose and repair complex heavy vehicle systems, positioning them for supervisory roles, specialized technical positions, or business ownership in the automotive industry.
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