AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Course Overview

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 120484K

With this trade-level Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, you will be able to jumpstart your career as a mechanic and begin working in the automotive industry more quickly than you ever thought possible.

During this course, you will be able to service and repair the mechanical components of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission, suspension system (steering, brakes, wheels, and tyres), as well as learning about managing a small automotive business. Furthermore, you will gain the managerial skills necessary to manage a small automotive business. Completing this course will equip you with the necessary skills to obtain a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, allowing you to confidently service and repair a wide range of mechanical components in motor vehicles, while also providing you with the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage a small automotive business.

Career Outcomes

This qualification level is intended to prepare new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician

Entry Requirements

Qualification Entry Requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

GSB Entry Requirements

Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies.
Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by GSB College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.

NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.

Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.

Course Duration

78 Weeks

Teaching Weeks

66 Weeks

Holidays

12 Weeks

Mode of Study

Face to Face

Delivery and Assessment

Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and practical assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.

Classroom / face to face

Workshop Sessions

Simulations

Pathways

After completing this course, you could enrol into the

For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the automotive sector please refer to www.training.gov.au

Certificate Issuance

A Certificate is issued where all 36 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.

Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.

Qualification Rules & Units of Competency

36 Units in Total

20 core units + 16 elective units

The following lists of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.

Units Code

Units

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR112

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR123

Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR125

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURETR129

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR130

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR131

Diagnose and repair ignition 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

AURLTE102

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

AURLTZ101

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

AURTTA104

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA118

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTB101

Inspect and service braking systems

AURTTC103

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

AURTTE104

Inspect and service engines

AURTTF101

Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

AURTTK102

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

AURETR124

Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR132

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

AURTTA105

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA017

Carry out vehicle safety inspections

AURTTF105

Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

AURTTK001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTQ001

Inspect and service final drive assemblies

AURTTQ103

Inspect and service drive shafts

AURTTX102

Inspect and service manual transmissions

AURTTX103

Inspect and service automatic transmissions

AURTTZ102

Diagnose and repair exhaust systems

AURETR128

Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURLTX103

Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

AURLTJ011

Select light vehicle wheels and tyres

AURLTJ102

Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

AURLTJ113

Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

Fees & Charges

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