AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

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 code AUR30616
Start date View Intake Dates
Delivery mode
  • Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) and Practical Placement.
  • classroom based; apprenticeship (Please note: you will need to supply your own employer)
Duration
  • International: 70 weeks including 10 weeks break  (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
  • Domestic: 60 weeks   (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
Nationally Recognised Training

RTO requirements

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

Training Package

There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.

  • International: typically this course will be delivered approximately over 70 weeks including 10 weeks of break.  (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
  • Domestic: 60 weeks   (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
  • 20 hours per week (fulltime delivery).
  • You will be expected to put in 5 to 6 hours per week of self paced learning when you enrol in a fulltime course.
  • The duration of the course may vary based on the mode of delivery i.e. classroom based, apprenticeship, workbased, fulltime or partime, etc.

** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the amount of contact days per week.

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Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.

Employment or occupational pathway

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.

ETEA uses a range of assessment methods which may include:

  • Written assessment (open book)
  • Projects
  • Case study
  • Observation (simulated workshop)

You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.

Intake Dates For 2022
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Offshore & Onshore International Students 25th 18th 10th
Domestic Students Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

We are not taking new students in this course as this program is superseded. Please call us for admission enquiries.

Unit Code Unit Name
Core
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Electives
AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURLTF002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.