Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Course Structure

Core Units

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

Elective Units

1. AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
2. AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
3. AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
4. AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions
5. AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
6. AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
7. AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
8. AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
9. AURLTF102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
10. AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
11. AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
12. AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
13. AURTTD004 
14. AURAFA103
15. AURTTA009
16. AURTTA017

Entry Requirement

Career Opportunities

This course is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy commercial vehicle service and repair sector. Occupational title for this position is Automotive Mechanic.