Careers & pathways
How to become a heavy vehicle mechanic in Australia
Heavy vehicle mechanics service and repair trucks, buses and heavy commercial vehicles.
The work
What the job involves
- Service and repair heavy engines and driveline
- Diagnose braking and air systems
- Carry out roadworthiness inspections
- Maintain fleet servicing records
Where the work happens
Large workshops and depots, working on heavy plant with lifting equipment.
Typical qualification pathway
The qualification usually used to enter this work
The usual entry qualification is Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120), a nationally recognised qualification on the national register. The registered training organisations approved to deliver and issue it are listed on training.gov.au.
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