Course Overview
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification at APEIRO Institute reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Course Structure
This course consists of the following 36 units of competency:
Core Units:
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental &sustainability practice in an auto workplace
- AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an auto workplace
- AURETR112 Test & repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR129 Diagnose & repair charging systems
- AURETR130 Diagnose & repair starting systems
- AURETR123 Diagnose & repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURETR125 Test, charge & replace batteries & jump-start vehicles
- AURTTB101 Inspect & service braking systems
- AURETR131 Diagnose & repair ignition systems
- AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair LV steering systems
- AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair LV suspension systems
- AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair LV emission control systems
- AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair LV engines
- AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair LV hydraulic braking systems
- AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an auto workplace
- AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
- AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Elective Units:
- AURTTK001 Use & maintain measuring equipment in an auto workplace
- AURTTC001 Inspect &service cooling systems
- AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an auto workplace
- AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
- AURETR026 Remove, replace & program electronic units & assemblies
- AURTTD004 Inspect & service suspension systems
- AURLTB104 Diagnose complex faults in LV
- AURTTX103 Inspect & service auto transmissions
- AURLTE104 Diagnose complex faults in LV petrol engines
- AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring & circuits
- AURTTA105 Select & use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants & adhesives
- AURTTQ001 Inspect & service final drive assemblies
- AURETR143 Diagnose & repair electronic body management systems
- AURTTX102 Inspect & service manual transmissions
- AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect & refit LV wheel & tyre assemblies
- AURTTQ103 Inspect & service drive shafts
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements |
Minimum Age to Apply |
Must be 18 years or above |
Academic Entry Requirements |
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent |
Language Requirement |
IELTS Score (Minimum) |
IELTS Academic Test Score of at least 5.5 or Equivalent (Not Applicable for Australian Residents)
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Pathway
- Cert III LVM Tech + Cert IV AMD
- Cert III Light Vehicle MT + Cert IV Auto MD + Dip Auto Man
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Vehicle Service Technician
- Vehicle Technician