Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Completion of 36 units is required for the award of this
qualification.

Core units: 22 units

Elective units: 14 units, of which:

• 1 unit must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B listed in
  the AUR31120 qualification.
• Of the remaining 13 units:
  • Up to 13 may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general
    elective units listed in the AUR31120 qualification.
  • Up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in the AUR
    Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited
    course.
• Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the
  qualification, maintain the overall AQF integrity, not duplicate outcomes of
  another chosen unit, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Although the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements for this training product, OCT has the following entry requirements in place for international students:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs.
• Undertake OCT’s ACSF LLN assessment.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

You must have completed an English language test within two (2) years of the application date. The table below shows the English language test providers, including information on English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and the minimum overall band scores required to meet the Student visa English language requirement. This will also be used as the English Language proficiency requirement for entry into this course by OCT, in addition to its ACSF Level LLN Test.

_{*On 26 July 2023, the TOEFL iBT stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. Only tests taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted.}

_{**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Tests taken before this date, within the validity period, are still accepted.}

English Language Test Evidence Exemption

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK*, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland.
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored student, or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES).
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone ELICOS, a course delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course.
• You have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
• In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in English, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to an AQF qualification at Certificate IV or higher level while holding a student visa.

Note: You may still be required to provide evidence of an English test score if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport. Exempt students may be required to complete an English Placement Test conducted by OCT.

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles.

OCT operates on a rolling intake timetable. Students can commence their course in any of the units and in any order as these units do not have any pre-requisites. New students will be merged with older students in line with the trainer to student ratio adopted by OCT.

Textbooks are available in the library for you to read in your own time. However, you will be required to buy your own from McGraw Hill to ensure you always have access to the textbook. OCT can arrange the textbook for you, please get in touch with student support if you need assistance with this.

You will be provided with your own apprentice toolkit which you will be required to bring to all practical classes. You will also be provided with a uniform which must be worn for all workshop days.

You must buy your own Safety Boots and bring them to each practical class. You will be provided with a timetable that will identify the days you will be attending workshop-based training and assessment.

Student Support ServicesOCT has a range of Student Support Services available for you. Please refer to your student handbook for details on available Student Support Services.

Assessment SystemUnits are assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)The RTO offers all students the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Assessment Appeals

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook and our website.

All appeals and complaints will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

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Ph: 1800 623 2642 Email: admin@oct.edu.au

Payment plans are available with weekly, monthly, term or semester payment options.