Course description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

CRICOS code: 093322A

Course duration

This course is delivered over 52 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility south of Brisbane. This includes six weeks holidays.

	Weeks	Hours per week	Total hours
Total	52		920
Study/ training	15	20	300
Holiday	3
Study/ training	16	20	320
Holiday	3
Study/ training	15	20	300

Delivery method

This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom. There is a new intake each month.

Pre-requisites

All students must be at least 18 years of age.

Academic requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent
• Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course.

Course requirements

To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:

• A computer with Windows XP or higher
• Internet
• DVD-ROM drive
• TV
• Media Player

These facilities are available on campus.

Resources included

All of the learning materials and test books required to complete this course will be provided.

Course units

In order to receive this qualification, thirty-six units must be completed satisfactorily, including twenty core units and sixteen elective units.

Code	Unit name	Core/ Elective
Cluster 1 units
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	Core
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	Core
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	Elective
Cluster 2 units
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	Core
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	Elective
Cluster 3 units
AURACA001	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURTTA004	Carry out servicing operations	Core
AURLTJ003	Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies	Elective
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems	Elective
AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines	Core
AURTTF001	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	Core
AURTTB001	Inspect and service braking systems	Core
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems	Elective
AURTTX002	Inspect and service manual transmissions	Elective
AURTTX003	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	Elective
Cluster 4 units
AURTTA018	Carry out diagnostic procedures	Core
AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	Core
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	Core
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	Elective
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms	Elective
AURETR026	Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies	Elective
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components	Elective
Cluster 5 units
AURTTA009	Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations	Elective
AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	Elective
Cluster 6 units
AURLTE002	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	Core
AURTTC003	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	Core
AURLTZ001	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	Core
AURLTD004	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	Core
AURLTD005	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	Core
AURLTB003	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	Core
AURTTB005	Assemble and fit braking system components	Elective
Cluster 7 units
AURETR032	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	Elective
AURETR029	Diagnose and repair charging systems	Core
AURETR030	Diagnose and repair starting systems	Core
AURETR031	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	Core
AURETR023	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	Core

Career outcomes

This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Vehicle service technician
• Vehicle technician

Academic pathways

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology may enter Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Skills Institute Australia prior to enrollment.

Assessment

As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Assessment tasks may include

• Written questions and answers
• Presentations
• Projects
• Case study analysis
• Observation of the learner
• Written and oral questioning
• Written reports
• Simulated role play

Fees

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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?

Please note that some courses may only be taken by domestic students. For the latest information on whether this course may be taken by any student or by domestic students only, please click here.

Student support

Skills Institute Australia has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.