Become a qualified heavy diesel mechanic and learn to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy vehicles. Gain the skills you need to fix trucks, keeping them safe and operational. Enjoy a rewarding career in a skills shortage industry and play an important role in keeping trucks on the road.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use hand and power tools, and workshop equipment
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automotive, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
Disassemble and reassemble components and mechanical systems
Work independently and collaboratively
Follow safe working practices
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience diagnosing and testing electrical systems
A trade-level qualification
Eligibility to apply for your motor vehicle tradesperson certificate
Skills to place you in high demand in a recognised skills shortage industry
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
This course may be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Check your preferred campus page for more information.
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in mechanics
Maths and English skills at a year 10 level
Good communication skills
The ability to work in a team environment
A reasonable level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Motor Mechanics (General) maintain, test and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
94%
27,000 workers
38 years
$1,020
44 hours
Medium
1% female
Stable
Other jobs include: heavy diesel mechanic and heavy diesel technician.
You will need a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate to work in this industry. Anyone who operates in the automotive refrigerant sector must hold relevant the Australian Refrigerant Council Refrigerant Handling licence. It’s important to check the licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements relating to your future career by visiting NSW Fair Trading or your state licensing body.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 36 Units of competency, including 22 core and 14 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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