Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Structure
Modes of Delivery:
This program is delivered in a classroom-based environment with access to an automotive workshop for practical components of the course. As a requirement of this course students will also have access to all the required equipment and facilities of the automotive workshop. Each unit is delivered using a combination of face-to-face theory and demonstration sessions in the classroom and supported by practical group development and individual activities within the automotive workshop environment. Each unit is delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.
This program also contains a self-study component to be completed by the student (as supported by the trainer / assessor) to consolidate their learning. Self-study hours for each unit are indicated below.
Assessment Method:
The following assessment methods will be used (but not limited to): Practical Demonstrations and Written Assessments.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or above to apply |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | - International students are required to possess an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent test score |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core | |
| Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive workplace | Core | |
| Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core | |
| Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles | Core | |
| Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core | |
| Diagnose and Repair charging systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and Repair starting systems | Core | |
| Carry out servicing operations | Core | |
| Inspect and service engines | Core | |
| Inspect and Service petrol fuel systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core | |
| Inspect and Service braking systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and Repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and Repair ignition systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core | |
| Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core | |
| Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Elective | |
| Diagnose and Repair exhaust systems | Elective | |
| Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | Elective | |
| Balance wheels and tyres | Elective | |
| Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective | |
| Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair engine forced- induction systems | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle Diesel fuel injection systems | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective | |
| Remove and refit driveline components | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective | |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective | |
| Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective | |
| Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |