AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology TAFE Queensland - Kingaroy Campus

This qualification is essential to become a heavy commercial vehicle technician. Successful completion of this course will allow you to become a qualified tradesperson servicing and repairing trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, or tractors and other farming machinery.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including diesel mechanics) grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.

In this course you will apply your practical skills and gain underpinning knowledge of how to diagnose problems, repair and service a range of systems and components of heavy vehicles and equipment. You'll repair and service engines, transmissions, cooling, steering and suspension systems, electrical circuits and systems, hydraulic and air braking systems, and diesel fuel injection systems. You will also apply your skills and knowledge to complete heavy vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to apply to become a qualified heavy vehicle tradesperson and continue your career in the industry.

TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced provider of further education and training in Queensland offering practical, industry-relevant training to over 120,000 students annually, across more than 500 program areas. The TAFE Queensland network is made up of six regions delivering training from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast, from Bundaberg to Roma and across the south-east corner.

Whether you want to enhance your English language skills, get trade qualified, or complete a professional-level qualification, TAFE Queensland is having the courses that can get you into your dream job sooner. TAFE Queensland is all about the student experience.

TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland delivers practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.

No other provider can match TAFE Queensland for scale and location options. With more than 50 locations across the state The College have Queensland covered, no matter where you are. TAFE Queensland also offer a range of different live services including restaurants, cafes, art galleries, hair and nail salons and gyms. These services are coordinated by the faculties and give their students the opportunity to experience real world scenarios as part of their training.

There’s much more to life at TAFE than just study and training. On-campus activities and services, libraries, study spaces and industry-standard equipment combine to give you an experience you will never forget.

Located at the junction of the D'Aguilar and Bunya Highways, Kingaroy is the commercial centre of the South Burnett region. The town is surrounded by spectacular scenery with the nearby Bunya Mountains a popular destination for bushwalkers and the Booie Range home to several wineries and cellar doors. The Kingaroy campus is located off the Bunya Highway just a short drive from the town centre.

Kingaroy campus delivers a range of hands-on courses across a variety of in-demand areas. The campus includes specialised training facilities for the aged care, automotive, construction, engineering, hair and beauty, hospitality, and nursing students. Additional study areas include agriculture, business, child care, and English language courses.