Diesel Motor Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Vehicle)

ANZSCO Code: 321212

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, testing, we and repairing diesel engines and mechanical components of large road transport equipment such as goods trucks and passenger buses.

Occupation description

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, testing, and fixing diesel engines and mechanical parts of big trucks and buses used for transporting goods and people.

Their duties include:

Finding and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues in engines and parts.
Taking apart engine assemblies, transmissions, and other components to check them.
Fixing or replacing worn-out or faulty parts and putting everything back together.
Regular maintenance like changing oil and tuning engines ensures vehicles run smoothly and meet pollution rules.
Test and adjust parts after fixing them to make sure they work correctly.
Using computers to help diagnose and test parts.

Sometimes, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics also:

Check vehicles and give certificates saying they’re safe to drive or list any repairs needed.
Help out when vehicles break down.

Note: This job is for mechanics who work with big trucks and buses in places like car repair shops. It doesn’t include mechanics working with farm equipment or forklifts or specializing in air conditioning or brakes.

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How will I be assessed?

Stage 1

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We’ll assess your documents to ensure they meet the requirements for employment, training, and skills needed as a Diesel Motor Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Vehicle).

Here’s what you need to know:

Download the Evidence guide to know what documents to include.
If you’re in Pathway 1, find information on assessment for your specific occupation.
Check the Video and Photo guide.
Submit a Supervisor report.
For employment experience requirements in Pathway 1, refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
If you’re applying for the Pathway 2 assessment, read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

Stage 2

Technical Assessment

If you pass Stage 1, you’ll have a technical interview with our assessor. The interview will be in English, and no interpreters are allowed.

For details about the technical interview, check the Stage 2 Assessment Guide.

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What skills and knowledge do I need?

The UEE32220 Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is the qualification that is pertinent to this position.

To receive this certification, you will need to prove that you are proficient in the following competency units. Each unit of competency defines a subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses.

Core Units

Code	Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace.
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURETR122	Diagnose and repair dynamic vehicle control systems
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURHTE102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURHTB101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURHTD102	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems
AURHTD103	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
AURHTQ103	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURHTZ101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

Elective Units

Code	Title
AURAFA002	Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTT5004	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTX102	Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURHTX104	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURTTA105	Select and use bearing, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURHTX101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions

All required and elective competency units must be completed successfully.

All of the prerequisite units, as well as the core and elective units of competency, must be shown by you.

NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite in a unit.

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone with experience in your industry who is familiar with your credentials will assess your abilities and knowledge. As Australia’s leading trade assessment organization, cdrforAustralia can assess 27 different trade vocations.

Step 1

Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.

Step 2

Recognize the Evaluation Procedure

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

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