Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

The following 36 units of competency are required to achieve this qualification:

Core Units:

1. AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
2. AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
3. AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
4. AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
5. AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
6. AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
7. AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
8. AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
9. AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair LV steering systems
10. AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair LV hydraulic braking systems
11. AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair LV suspension systems
12. AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair LV engines
13. AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair LV emission control systems
14. AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
15. AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
16. AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
17. AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
18. AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
19. AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
20. AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective Units:

1. AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
2. AURTTA121 Diagnose complex system faults
3. AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
4. AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
5. AURLTE001 Remove and install LV engine assemblies
6. AURTTR101 Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
7. AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair LV manual transmissions
8. AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair LV automatic transmissions
9. AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
10. AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuit
11. AURETR137 Diagnose complex faults in LV safety systems
12. AURAEA004 Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in automotive workplace
13. AURLTE104 
14. AURLTD106
15. AURTTF102
16. AURACA101

Potential career opportunities include:

• Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician