Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Overview
Course Structure
The AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology requires the completion of the following 36 Units (including 20 core and 16 electives).
Core Units – 20
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Elective Units – 16
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres
AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution. Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance. Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B Duolingo 90 General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution. |
Pathway
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology+Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagn
- Certificate III+Certificate IV+Diploma in Automative
- Certificate III and IV in Automative and Dip in Management
Career Opportunities
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
Motor Mechanic (General)
Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician