Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Overview
Start a promising career in the Australian automotive retail, service, and repair industry for light vehicles with this Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This is a tailored course designed for international students looking at starting or advancing their careers.
This certificate course imparts fundamental knowledge and skills needed for success in the field, including the diagnosis of mechanical repairs using specialised tools and equipment.
Upon completion of this course, you'll find yourself on a pathway toward higher Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, setting the stage for a rewarding career as a Diagnostic Technician. The program focuses on equipping you with the expertise required to service, diagnose, and repair mechanical parts of motor vehicles, encompassing critical components such as engines, transmissions, and suspension systems.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from diagnosing and repairing charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems, compression ignition engine management systems, to spark ignition engine management systems. In addition to these skills, you'll also learn how to test, charge, and replace batteries, ensuring a well-rounded skill set for the automotive service and repair industry.
Course Structure
You will study and learn core skills and knowledge about the automotive industry and how they apply to the Australian service industry.
Sample course units:
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be at least 16 years old |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country specific higher education requirement for student visa application assessment). |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | • Overall band score 5.5; or
• Overall band score 5 if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
• Overall band score of 4.5 if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | • 46; or
• 35, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS ; or
• (c) 32, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | • 162; or
• 154, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
• (c) 147, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | 42; or
• 36, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; or
• 30, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS. |
| OET Score | A score of at least B for each test component of the OET. |