Heavy Commercial Industries Course Guide

TAFE QUEENSLAND - SKILLSTECH

HEAVY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES COURSE GUIDE

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Training solutions for heavy commercial industries across road and mobile transport, rail, mining, manufacturing and marine sectors.

TAFE QUEENSLAND RTO 0275 | CRICOS No. 03020E

INTRODUCTION TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES

QUEENSLAND GROWTH AREAS

The heavy commercial industry is currently undergoing rapid changes due technological advancements which have brought a shift towards automation and computer controlled diagnostics. These advancements are anticipated to impact repair technologies, the use of guidance and telematics systems, hybrid systems and electronic drive technology.

Growth in the Queensland road transport and mobile transport industries has resulted in a need for more skilled heavy automotive workers. The recent upsurge in the mining sector is also expected to continue to increase within Queensland, providing more opportunities for local companies.

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To keep up to date with industry advancements TAFE Queensland are building our capabilities to to ensure Queensland’s heavy commercial vehicle workforce are skilled and ready for these emerging technologies. We continue to work closely with industry to ensure relevant training is delivered in response to the evolving technologies and industry practices in areas such as road transport, rail, mining and marine.

The Queensland Government investment in the defence industry and building defence capabilities has also opened up opportunities across automotive, manufacturing, maritime and engineering businesses to upskill their workforces in preparation for this growth area.

We predict that the need for skilled heavy automotive trade workers will increase in order to support the supply chains.

At TAFE Queensland we work closely with industry to ensure industry relevant training is delivered in response to the changes in heavy vehicle technologies and industry practices.

WHY CHOOSE TAFE QUEENSLAND There’s a reason the biggest names in heavy commercial train at TAFE Queensland. With over 135 years of quality training experience and a 98.6% employer satisfaction rate, TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech can be trusted to equip apprentices and students with the skills needed to make a real-world difference.

With flexible training options, world-class facilities and industryexperienced teachers TAFE Queensland focuses on practical learning that’s industry relevant.

Businesses that invest in their workforce need to see great outcomes, at TAFE Queensland we have a history of getting results, making us as clear a choice for both employers and students.

AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING FACILIITIES Our automotive training facilities include 40 industry-standard classrooms and 20 workshops which feature two chassis and two engine dynamometers, engine diagnostic equipment, electrical test benches, vehicle hoists, as well as hydraulics and pneumatics labs and workshops.

Our students and apprentices train on state-of-the-art wheel alignment and brake testing, with specialised training rooms for diesel fuel injection equipment, auto electrical, and airconditioning. This is complemented by over 15 million dollars worth of heavy vehicle trucks, mobile plant components, tools and equipment provided through our partnerships with Iveco, Mack, Kenworth Trucks, Komatsu, Volvo and Caterpillar Australia.

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ENTRY LEVEL PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS Our pre-apprenticeship programs provide the basic skills and knowledge needed to obtain entry level employment or to pursue an automotive apprenticeship.

High school students can jump start their career by choosing a TAFE at School course to gain a vocational qualification. Students may gain valuable credits towards apprenticeship and diploma courses as well as gaining direct entry into our diploma courses upon completion.

CERTIFICATE II IN AUTOMOTIVE CYLINDER HEAD RECONDITIONING (HEAVY DIESEL/ROAD TRANSPORT) AUR21516

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PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

Gain the basic skills and knowledge required to carry out workplace tasks safely and effectively. Become familiar with electrical and mechanical components and systems and learn how to use appropriate tools and equipment to complete basic removal, inspection and refitting of automotive components.

This course will give students the skills to perform a range of tasks related to the service and repair of engine cylinder heads and other components of light or heavy vehicles.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Vehicle service assistant or automotive apprenticeship as a light or heavy mechanic, automotive electrician, diesel fitter or an outdoor power equipment technician.

Vehicle service assistant or automotive apprentice.

Delivery:

Delivery:

This program is offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge and Bracken Ridge.

The training for this program is delivered in the workplace and mixed mode from Acacia Ridge, allowing students the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

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CERTIFICATE II IN AUTOMOTIVE VOCATIONAL PREPARATION (HEAVY) AUR20716

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Students will learn how to identify automotive faults and use a range of tools and equipment to complete basic inspection and service of automotive systems such as engines and cooling systems.

TAFE Queensland offers a comprehensive range of heavy automotive courses and apprenticeships for both career starters and existing workers looking to upskill.

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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Apprenticeship programs allow participants to earn an income from their employer whilst completing trade training at TAFE Queensland.

Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry, and graduate with a trade qualification.

CERTIFICATE III IN HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY AUR31116

CERTIFICATE III IN MOBILE PLANT TECHNOLOGY AUR31216

CORE APPRENTICESHIP

CORE APPRENTICESHIP

Apprentices in this course gain underpinning knowledge on how to diagnose problems, repair and service a range of systems and components of heavy vehicles and equipment.

Learn how to repair and service heavy mobile plant equipment used widely in the mining, construction, earthmoving and agricultural industries.

Gain the skills to repair and service engines, transmissions, cooling, steering and suspension systems, electrical circuits and systems, hydraulic and air braking systems, and diesel fuel injection systems. Skills and knowledge gained in this course can be used to complete heavy vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections.

Get the skills to repair and replace electrical and electronic circuit systems, diagnose and repair engines and engine components such as tracked type drive and support systems, repair mobile plant braking systems, fluid power and steering systems, drive assembles, and transmissions.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Diesel motor mechanic, heavy commercial vehicle technician or heavy vehicle mechanic, servicing and repairing trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, or tractors and agricultural machinery.

Mobile plant technician.

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CERTIFICATE III IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY AUR30416 CORE APPRENTICESHIP Apprentices are taught a broad range of skills required to perform mechanical repairs and modifications to agricultural vehicles and equipment by industryexperienced professionals.

DELIVERY The training for all heavy automotive apprenticeship programs are delivered in the workplace, block training at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

Learn about safety, environment and communications, electrical/electronic systems, engine service and repair, transmission, cooling systems, clutch, braking and diesel fuel systems. Our large-scale workshops are equipped with the latest industry technology, and deliver an exceptional hands-on learning experience.

JOB PROSPECTS: Automotive mechanic or agricultural mechanical technician.

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SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY AUR31516

CERTIFICATE III IN DRIVETRAIN TECHNOLOGY AUR31616

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

This course provides the practical skills required to perform mechanical work on diesel engines, fuel systems, and electrical systems in the automotive service and repair sector.

Apprentices will learn the practical skills required to become a drivetrain technician.

Learn how to diagnose faults using specialised testing equipment for service and repair.

Learn to service, diagnose faults, and repair components of drivetrains on heavy vehicles such as trucks, plant, and outdoor equipment.

Drivetrain technicians are in industry demand for specialised technical skills as technological advancements in industry continue.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Diesel engine specialist or diesel engine technician.

Automotive heavy vehicle repair technician, automotive manual transmission drivetrain technician, automatic transmission drivetrain technician or drivetrain repair technician.

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CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL FUEL TECHNOLOGY AUR31416

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SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP Apprentices will learn how to service, diagnose and repair diesel fuel systems along with workplace health and safety, environmental and sustainability practices.

The training for all apprenticeship programs are delivered in the workplace, block training at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

Our highly experienced team of industryprofessionals work in partnership with major automotive companies to ensure you learn current techniques using the latest technology.

JOB PROSPECTS: Diesel fuel specialist or automotive heavy vehicle diesel fuel technician.

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SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL OPERATIONS – BUS, TRUCK AND TRAILER AUM30213

CERTIFICATE III IN HEAVY COMMERCIAL TRAILER TECHNOLOGY AUR31816

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

This course provides apprentices with the technical skills to safely and effectively replace and repair bus and vehicle body panels and fittings, and install and fit out components for buses, trucks and trailers.

Heavy commercial trailer technicians service and repair heavy commercial trailer components.

Learn how to apply skills in fabrication of components including welding, fiberglassing and other manufacture techniques.

Apprentices will learn skills such as wheel and tyre assembly, electrical circuits, lighting and wiring systems, air-braking systems, hydraulic systems, suspension systems, dynamic control systems and mechanical connections.

Apprentices will also gain the skills required to assemble, install and test hydraulic system kits and overhaul air braking systems.

JOB PROSPECTS:

Vehicle body builder or automotive manufacturing technician (bus, truck, trailer and emergency services vehicles).

Specialist trailer technician or heavy commercial trailer technician.

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CERTIFICATE III IN ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY AUR31916

CERTIFICATE III IN FORKLIFT TECHNOLOGY AUR31716

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

SPECIALISED APPRENTICESHIP

Apprentices learn to perform a broad range of tasks on multiple elevating work platforms, including cherry pickers, scissor and boom lifts, and associated systems. Topics covered include fuel and engine systems, hydraulic lift systems, electrical and electronic systems, radio control, battery control, as well as brakes, steering and transmissions.

Apprentices learn how to diagnose, service and repair mechanical forklift parts including engines, transmission and the suspension systems, hydraulics and advanced electronic management systems.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Elevating work platform technician.

Automotive forklift repair technician, forklift technician or automotive forklift mechanic.

This course covers a range of forklifts from small electric to large commercial diesel forklifts.

DELIVERY The training for all heavy automotive apprenticeship programs are delivered in the workplace, block training at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

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RECREATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE III IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR MSM31015

CERTIFICATE III IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING MSM31115

RECREATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP

RECREATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP

Develop the practical knowledge and skills required to service and repair a variety of recreational vehicles including motor homes, caravans, camper trailers, slide-ons and fifth wheelers.

Develop the practical knowledge and skills required to create and build a variety of recreational vehicles including motor homes, caravans, camper trailers, slide-ons and fifth wheelers.

Students will also learn how to service vehicles to meet key Australian standards including road worthiness and the Australian Design Rule (ADR).

Learn how to manufacture vehicles to meet key Australian standards including road worthiness and the Australian Design Rule (ADR).

JOB PROSPECTS: Specialist trailer technician or heavy commercial trailer technician.

DELIVERY These programs are offered via campusbased classes at Acacia Ridge.

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Kick start your career with this hands-on course specialising in recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing and get the practical skills you need to become an RV manufacturer or RV servicer and repairer.

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POST TRADE SPECIALISATION PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE II IN AUTOMOTIVE AIR-CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY REFRIGERANT HANDLING LICENCE AUR20218 POST TRADE SPECIALISATION LICENCE This qualification enable students to work with automotive air-conditioning systems safely and is a requirement for a refrigerant handling licence.

In this course students learn to fit, install, service, repair and test automotive airconditioning systems safely.

Students will also gain the skills needed to comply with laws and regulations regarding ozone protection and synthetic gas.

JOB PROSPECTS: Automotive air conditioning service person.

DELIVERY This program is offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge or by mixed-mode at Bracken Ridge.

SHORT COURSES/ SKILLSETS TAFE Queensland offers a number of accredited and non-accredited short courses and skill sets designed to enhance careers. Get the individual units of competency needed to get the job done whilst upskilling existing qualifications.

Course Code

Course Title

SSMEM0010

Hydraulics A - Engineering Skill Set (Accredited unit)

SSMEM0007

Hydraulics B - Engineering Skill Set (Accredited unit)

AURSS00036

Heavy Commercial Vehicle Skill Set for Light Vehicle Technicians

AURSS00038

Mobile Plant Skill Set for Agriculture Equipment Technicians

AURSS00039

Mobile Plant Skill Set for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technicians

AURSS00040

Mobile Plant Skill Set for Light Vehicle Technicians

TRAINING OPTIONS We offer on-campus, online, workplace, mixed-mode and flexible delivery training options. We will work to find a training outcome to suit your business needs.

GET EXISTING SKILLS QUALIFIED Students and apprentices who have already completed prior study or have significant work experience can apply for credit transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This saves time and money and enables students and apprentices to get qualified sooner.

RPL is the process of matching skills and knowledge against an industry qualification.

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CUSTOMISED TRAINING SOLUTIONS TAFE Queensland delivers customised, flexible training options for businesses, big or small. We offer a range of services to meet the individual needs of our clients, from full qualifications and apprenticeships, to bespoke non-accredited course units and skill sets.

We have a team of qualified business development specialists who can help with workforce development planning. We can work with clients or employers to develop a customised training needs analysis, helping identify the unique training needs that will help your business grow.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Our aim is to ensure that our client’s employees are trained to the highest standard to maximise their return on training investment.

We work together to improve businesses via a three step approach;

IDENTIFY TRAINING NEEDS

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• Business plan • Workforce development requirements • Gap analysis • Training and upskilling processes

• Organisational culture • Talent skills gap mapping • Training delivery

SOLUTIONS

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• C areer pathways mapped to training packages • Customised training programs • Flexible delivery through face to face, online, customised workshops and industry presentations

MEASUREMENT

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• Review of program outcomes • Continuous improvement of training programs

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• Workplace project integration

PARTNERSHIPS AND CAPABILITIES TAFE Queensland partners with relevant industry bodies to ensure we continue to deliver training that is aligned with industry trends and identified growth areas.

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, businesses are now requiring more diversified workforces. To adapt to the changing needs of industry TAFE Queensland is partnering with businesses to provide more holistic qualifications compared to traditional specialised trade qualifications.

We work with businesses every step of the way from work experience, prevocational and apprenticeship programs, posttrade training, specialised skill sets and product training. Our customised client training options enable our industry trained staff to deliver capabilities and tailored solutions for specialised markets and products.

TAFE Queensland regularly engage with industry partners to host trade training programs, enabling our trade students and staff to engage with industry whilst keeping up to date with new technological advances and emerging products.

“ D aimler Trucks Brisbane have developed an outstanding relationship with TAFE Queensland -SkillsTech since moving our apprentices to the training provider. Our apprentices were previously with a different training provider in Brisbane which we found were not providing training to our standard.

Since switching to TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech our apprentice’s skill levels have increased considerably.

We are defiantly a proud supporter of TAFE Queensland – SkilllsTech.”

Mitchell Brooke Group Service Manager, Daimler Trucks Brisbane

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OUR CAMPUSES Whatever your goals, you can access the same standard of hands-on training at 4 locations across Brisbane.

Acacia Ridge 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Alexandra Hills Windermere Road, Alexandra Hills Qld 4161 Bracken Ridge 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4107

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SEE WHERE TAFE CAN TAKE YOU

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Disclaimer: All information in this document was accurate at time of publication. *Refer to website for current maximum course fees, up-to-date information and course delivery locations.

TAFE QUEENSLAND RTO 0275 | CRICOS No. 03020E

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