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AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This credential reflects the role of individuals performing a wide range of duties in the automotive retail,  service and repair industry on a variety of light vehicles. If you acquire this qualification, you will be able  to work as a light car mechanic who performs machine work in the car maintenance and repair industry  for light cars. 

  • Total = 104 weeks.
  • Tuition = 88 weeks.
  • Break = 16 weeks.

Candidates over the age of 18 (including senior citizens) who wish to enter the automotive industry as a  light vehicle mechanic can apply. The target audience for this course is domestic students who wish to acquire the skills, knowledge, and practices necessary to find employment in the automotive retail, service, and repair industries. 

  • Must be of a minimum age of 18+ at the time of course commencement. 
  • Candidates must have successfully completed at least grade 12 or equivalent. Or completed  studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English language speaking  country. 
  • Students may be required to undertake a few assessments of their Pre-Training Review (PTR)  Test & Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test as part of their application process. Successful completion of LLN test is mandatory while applying for the qualification, before enrolment. 

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform a broad range of work on a wide variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. The Certificate III Light Vehicle  Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or evaluates and promotes existing workers to perform mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job duties related to this qualification include light motor vehicle mechanics.  

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an mechanical technician within the automotive industry. Possible job title includes

  • Light vehicle mechanical technician 
  • Mechanical Diagnosis 
  • Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 
  • Or any other relevant job in this field 

 

After successfully AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, students may apply  for: AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other relevant qualifications. 

  •   Tuition Fee: AUD 17,000
  •   Enrolment Fee: AUD 200
  •   Materials Fee: AUD 300
  •   Total cost: AUD 17,500

A nationally accredited Qualification at the Certificate III Level, AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

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To achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 36 units of competency (20 core and 16 elective units).

Core Units:

Unit Code

Unit Name

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR112

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR123

Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR125

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURETR129

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR130

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR131

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURLTD104

Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

AURLTB103

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

AURLTD105

Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

AURLTE102

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

AURLTZ101

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

AURTTA104

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA118

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTB101

Inspect and service braking systems

AURTTC103

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

AURTTE104

Inspect and service engines

AURTTF101

Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

AURTTK102

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Unit Code                        Unit Name

AURAEA002 

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in  an automotive workplace

AURASA102 

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR112 

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR123 

Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management  systems

AURETR125 

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURETR129 

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR130 

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR131 

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURLTD104 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

AURLTB103 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking  systems

AURLTD105 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

AURLTE102 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

AURLTZ101 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

AURTTA104 

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA118 

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTB101 

Inspect and service braking systems

AURTTC103 

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

AURTTE104 

Inspect and service engines

AURTTF101 

Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

AURTTK102 

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive  workplace

Elective Units:

Unit Code

Unit Name

AURAFA103

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURETR011

Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components

AURETR124

Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

AURLTE001

Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTX101

Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

AURLTX102

Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

AURETR010

Repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURLTD106

Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations

AURTTF102

Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

AURACA101

Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace

AURTTA121

Diagnose complex system faults

AURTTR101

Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

AURETR006

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR137

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems

AURAEA004

Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURLTE104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines

Unit Code                Unit Name

AURAFA103 

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURETR011 

Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components

AURETR124 

Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine  management systems

AURLTE001 

Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTX101 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

AURLTX102 

Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

AURETR010 

Repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURLTD106 

Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations

AURTTF102 

Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

AURACA101 

Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive  workplace

AURTTA121 

Diagnose complex system faults 

AURTTR101 

Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

AURETR006 

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR137 

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems

AURAEA004 

Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an  automotive workplace

AURLTE104 

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines

Note: 

The above selected elective units may be substituted for any of the approved elective units from the training package, that meet with the packaging rules for this qualification as mentioned above.

Outcome : 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light  Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

Please note that the college does NOT guarantee:

  • A successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
  • A successful employment outcome for the student or intending student.
  • That a training product can be completed in a manner that does not meet the requirements of Clause 1.1 and 1.2

Status Release: 

Current Release 3 (23/Feb/2022)

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