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About the course
This Certificate III qualification prepares apprentices for work as heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technicians through practical, industry-based training. You’ll develop skills to inspect, service, diagnose and repair systems on trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles used across automotive service and repair. Delivery may include on-campus, mixed-mode and workplace-based components, with RPL/credit options where applicable for eligible learners in the automotive trades sector. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for employment in the automotive service and repair sector maintaining and repairing heavy commercial vehicles. Typical work involves servicing, fault-finding and repairing mechanical systems on trucks and buses, and may extend to vehicles used in agricultural or earthmoving contexts depending on the workplace. This Certificate III supports entry into trade roles as a heavy commercial vehicle mechanic in mechanical engineering-related automotive maintenance. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in AUSTRALIA**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,920 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,103 - 1,459 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 322 |
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