Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Competition

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics work with trucks, buses, tractors, stationary engines, agricultural machinery, bulldozers and other earthmoving equipment. They specialise in the repair, maintenance and testing of the mechanical components in this type of machinery.

Worldskills澳大利亚重型车辆力学竞赛测试了重型移动设备和公路运输行业遇到的车辆和机器系统所需的技能和知识。

YOU SHOULD PURSUE A CAREER IN HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS IF YOU:

  • Have an interest in the automotive industry
  • Are interested in technical and mechanical activities
  • 有兴趣艺术和设计
  • Are interested in practical, hands-on work
  • Have an aptitude for mechanics

IT ALL BEGINS AT A REGIONAL COMPETITION

The WorldSkills Australia Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 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. 2023 and 2025 are the next National Championship years.

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Training Package Requirements

The WorldSkills Australia Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Competitions align to the National Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.

Regional Competition

Training Package Requirements – Regional Level

The 2022 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics aligns to the Units of Competency in the AUR31120 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification.

Regional Tasks

The Regional Competition consists of six modules. The modules have been designed to represent typical everyday tasks that a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic could encounter in a general workshop or field service environment. The project covers:

  • Hydraulic Service
  • Electronic Diesel Engine Management
  • 转向和悬架系统
  • Measurement
  • Air brakes
  • Electrical Systems

The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Heavy Vehicle Mechanics:

  • Diagnosis
  • Repair/repair methods
  • Adjustment
  • Measurement/recording
  • Trade skills
  • Reporting
  • Health & Safety procedure

Regionals Competition Duration

比赛在1天内的6个小时内完成，不包括简报或休息。

National Competition

Training Package Requirements – National Level

Worldskills澳大利亚全国汽车力学竞赛与AUR31120 - 重型商用车机械技术和AUR31220 - 移动植物技术资格的证书III中的AUR31120 - 证书III保持一致。

National Tasks

The National Competition has been designed to represent typical everyday tasks that a Plant and Transport Mechanic could encounter in a general workshop or field service environment. The competition project is designed to test the Competitors skills in the following areas related to Automotive Mechanics:

  • 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

The competition is completed in 15 hours over 3 days not including briefing or breaks.

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