Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Overview
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job roles related to this qualification include light vehicle mechanical technician.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following 36 units of competency:
Core Units
- 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
- AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair LV emission control systems
- AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair LV hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair LV steering systems
- AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair LV suspension systems
- AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair LV engines
- 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
- AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
- AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
- AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
- AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair LV final drive assemblies
- AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair LV drive shafts
- AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair LV manual transmissions
- AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair LV automatic transmissions
- AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections
- AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair LV clutch systems
- AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking systems and components
- AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in automotive workplace
- AURTTJ011 Balance wheels/tyres
- AURTTF105
- AURSCA101
- AURAFA103
- AURSBA102
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | To gain admission into this course, students must have successfully completed year 11 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Year 11. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs. |
Career Opportunities
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognizes and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician