WorldSkills Australia
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Competition
Heavy vehicle mechanics work with trucks, buses, tractors, stationary engines, agricultural machinery, bulldozers and other earthmoving equipment. He or she specialises in the repair, maintenance and testing of the mechanical components in this type of machinery.
The competition tests the skills and knowledge required for the diagnosis and repair of vehicle and machine systems encountered in the heavy mobile equipment and road transport industry.
YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS IF YOU:
- Have an interest in mathematics and science
- Are interested in manual work
- Have an aptitude for mechanics
- Are a good communicator
- Are able to work with oils, greases and petrol
IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION
The WorldSkills Australia Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 34 Australian regions. The Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Regional Competitions test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.
WorldSkills Australia competitions operate on a two-year cycle. The next Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Regional Competition rounds are now running across the country. 2018 and 2020 are the next National Championship years.
Register your interest to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
Training Package Requirements
The 2018 WorldSkills Australia Heavy Vehicle Mechanics competitions align to the AUR – Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package (Release 4.0).
Regional Competition
Training Package Requirements – Regional Level
The 2018 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics align to the Units of Competency (Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria) in the AUR31116 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Release 1) Qualification.
- AURTTK002 – Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURETR025 – Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR029 – Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR030 – Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURETR024 – Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
- AURTTD002 – Inspect and service steering system
- AURTTD004 – Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURHTTB004 – Inspect and service air braking Systems components
- AURHTE002 – Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
- AURTTA013 – Diagnose and Repair Hydraulic Systems
- AURETR012 – Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURTTB001- Inspect and service braking systems
Regional Tasks
- Diagnose, assess and report on vehicle and machine systems
- Hydraulic, brake, electrical, electronic and precision measurement
Regionals Competition Duration
6 hours – 1 day
National Competition
Training Package Requirements – National Level
The 2018 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Automotive Mechanics align to the Units of Competency (Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria) in the AUR31116 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Release 1) & AUR31216 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology Qualifications.
In addition to the Regional requirements, the National also includes:
- AURETR025 – Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles
- AURHTX001 – Diagnose and repair HV anual transmissions
- AURHTQ002 – Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
- AURATA002 – Read and interpret engineering drawings
- AURTTK001 – Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
National Tasks
Demonstrate ability in:
- Diagnosis
- Repair in accordance with manufacturers procedures
- Adjustment
- Measurement and recording
- Trade skills
- Report sheet
- Installation
- Cleanliness and observations of WHS requirements
Nationals Competition Duration
18 hours – 3 days
Find out more about training options
Find out more about training options in your area here