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AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Formal recognition for technicians who overhaul, test, service and repair the mechanical parts of heavy rigid and heavy combination trucks, including engines, brakes, transmission and suspension systems.
Overview

Turn years of hands-on heavy vehicle mechanical work into the AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, a nationally recognised qualification for individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience overhauling, testing, servicing and repairing engines, brakes, transmission and suspension systems on heavy rigid and heavy combination trucks to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Certificate III as anyone who completed the qualification through an apprenticeship.

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician
Overhauls, tests, services and repairs the mechanical parts of heavy rigid and heavy combination trucks, including engine, brakes, transmission and suspension systems.

Reference: training.gov.au

Trade RecognitionFormal recognition of the diagnostic and mechanical repair skills you have already developed servicing heavy commercial vehicles.
Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as heavy vehicle Certificate IV qualifications, or into a workshop supervisor role.
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Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

  • Job cards, work orders or service records for vehicles you have worked on
  • Diagnostic reports or fault-finding records you have produced
  • Records showing you have repaired or replaced vehicle components or systems
  • Quality checks, test results or compliance records for completed repairs
  • Records showing you have used diagnostic tools or workshop equipment
  • Customer or employer records confirming your role and responsibilities
  • Work health and safety records relevant to automotive workshop work
  • Training, mentoring or supervision records if you have guided other technicians

Working Photos & Videos

  • Photos taken in a real automotive workshop showing you performing repair or service work
  • You clearly visible working on a vehicle in a professional workshop setting
  • Videos recorded on site showing you performing automotive trade tasks
  • Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

112,600Employed
33Median Age
1,800Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

$1,622Median per week
$84,344Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: AUR31120
  • Qualification Name: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • AQF Level: 3
  • Units: 22 core + 14 elective

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Check Personalised quote after your consultation
Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
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Check Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology through RPL?
Yes, if you've been working on heavy trucks, RPL allows an RTO to formally assess your existing mechanical skills against the qualification instead of requiring you to complete a full course. It's a genuine, formal assessment process — your skills still need to be verified against the same national standard as any other pathway.
What evidence do I need for RPL on heavy vehicles?
Useful evidence includes job cards, work orders or service records for the trucks you've worked on, diagnostic and fault-finding reports, and records showing you've repaired or replaced components like engines, brakes, transmissions or suspension systems. The more detailed and job-specific this evidence, the easier it is for the assessor to match it to the qualification's requirements.
Does RPL give me the same qualification as doing it through full-time training?
Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO either way. RPL is a different pathway to prove your skills, not a different or reduced qualification.
What work does this qualification prepare me for?
It's built around the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician role, overhauling, testing, servicing and repairing the engine, brakes, transmission and suspension on heavy rigid and heavy combination trucks. Formal recognition can support your case for technician roles in transport, freight and heavy vehicle repair workshops.

Secure your status as a certified heavy vehicle technician today

Turn your heavy commercial vehicle mechanical experience into a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

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