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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology at Kurri Kurri

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Part Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years 2 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

40 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

5 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$19,430

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Submission of a logbook

  • Portfolio of work

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

  • If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • CDX Text book approximately $360

  • Optional charges:

    • Folder/pen/highlighter apprximately $9.95

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.​

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

    • an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
    • employed full time
    • signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
    • seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified automotive mechanic tradesperson after successful completion

Units Units taught in this course

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.

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.

  • Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002

  • Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102

  • Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112

  • Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR122

  • ... 6

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Kurri Kurri

Established in 1982 near the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri is set on 135 hectares of beautiful park and native bushland. With a strong focus on sustainable development, building design, energy and water management, TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri is also home to the award winning 'Intuition' range of wines, produced on-site by viticulture students.

Campus address

McLeod Road Kurri Kurri 2327

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Aboriginal Learning Circle

  • Heavy vehicle, plant and auto electrical training centre

  • Hospitality and food services training facility

  • Sports turf management training centre

  • Viticultural training centre

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed