AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Age Requirements
Students must be of 18 years of age to apply

Academic Requirements
Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher 

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to work in the automotive industry, including safely lifting, carrying, and handling heavy equipment and parts (such as removing and installing engine electrical components).

English Proficiency Requirements

To enroll in the course at Innovative Institute, applicant must meet one of the following English language proficiency standards equivalent to an IELTS (General or Academic Overall) 6.0 with no individual band score less than 5.0.

Note:

• Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants).
• For Level 1 countries students, they successfully complete Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND) Test administered by Innovative Institute of Australia

Educational pathway

After AUR31120, you can advance with:

• Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis– for advanced diagnostics.
• Certificate IV in Automotive Management– for leadership/business roles.
• Specialist Certificates– e.g., light vehicle or automotive electrical technology.

Exit Pathway
Participants obtaining a competency in all units in the course would be awarded with a full qualification AUR31120 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, this would include a Certificate and a Record of Result.

Participants who leave the course in the middle or not obtaining competency for all units would receive a Statement of Attainment, indicating the actual number of units they have achieved competency.

Employment pathway:

Completing AUR31120 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology can lead to employment as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel Technician, or Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician in the automotive service and repair sector. It also provides pathways to further study in advanced automotive qualifications.

Jobs are available in transport companies, dealerships, mining operations, logistics firms, and independent repair workshops.

The course spans 72 weeks, including scheduled term breaks. Students are required to attend 20 hours of classes/practical sessions per week, which include face-to-face instruction, simulated practical learning, and supervised assessment activities.

Independent study, such as homework, reading, or online research done at home, does not count toward the 20-hour requirement

At Innovative Institute of Australia, we are committed to recognising the value of your prior learning and qualifications. We offer:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): A formal assessment process that evaluates your existing skills and experience—gained through work, training, or life—to determine if you meet the requirements of specific course units.
• Credit Transfer: A process that grants recognition for equivalent units previously completed at other registered training organisations, without the need for reassessment. Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.

These processes are conducted in line with the Standards for RTOs 2025, specifically Standard 1.6 and 1.7, and are available to all eligible students.

If you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer, please notify the Institute at the time of enrolment. For detailed procedures and eligibility criteria, please refer to the Student Handbook, which outlines our policies on RPL and Credit Transfer. We ensure a transparent, supportive, and efficient pathway to help you achieve your goals sooner.

Assessment methods in AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology used will be one or more of:

• Practical demonstrations: Showing skills in servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Written tests: Short-answer or multiple-choice questions on theory and safety.
• Workplace observation: Assessors watch students perform tasks in real or simulated settings.
• Projects/assignments: Case studies, repair reports, or diagnostic exercises.

The Institute’s main campus is very closely located to the heart of beautiful suburb Oakleigh and its magnificent retail, cultural, dining and business districts.:
1A Palmerston Grove Oakleigh VIC 3166
with significant public transport access for surrounding areas. Palmerston Grove is a busy street and has many small businesses and café’s around. This location very close to Oakleigh Central and 450 meters from Oakleigh Metro station.
Simulated Automotive Workshop:
Unit 1 68 Fenton Street Huntingdale Vic 3166
Simulated Auto Workshop is conveniently located near Huntingdale Metro station.

Admission Fees: (Non-refundable): $250
Material Fees: (Not limited to books etc): $1250
Tuition Fees: $15,000
Total Course fees: $16,500

Unless otherwise specified, Total course fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for participants to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.

Learner needs will be identified through enrolment form, face to face or over the phone interview, LLN and Pre-training review.

It will help to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction.

Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:

• Language Literacy Numeracy Support
• Mentoring from trainers
• Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
• Computer and technology support
• Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required