Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Overview
This course is for people working in the automotive industry who want a career as an automotive light vehicle mechanic. Students will learn how to service, repair and diagnose faults in motor vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes. Students will learn how to diagnose service and repair faults in light vehicle engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering, brakes and electrical systems and components.
Course Structure
This course consists of a total of 36 units of competency, including the following 20 core units and 16 elective units.
Core:
- AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
- AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
- AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
- AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
- AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
- AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
- AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118 Carry out diagnostic procedures
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years old or over |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed year 11 or equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent |
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. The occupational title for this position is Automotive Mechanic.