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Skills Institute Australia

Vocational Education and Training

AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This qualification has been superseded. Please click here for the latest version of this course.


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 70 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility. This includes nine (9) weeks holidays.

WeeksHours per weekTotal hours
Study/ training61201220
Holiday9
Total701220

Delivery method

This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom.

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 7 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 (36) units must be completed satisfactorily, including twenty (20) core units and sixteen (16) elective units.

CodeUnit nameCore/ Elective
Cluster 1 units
AURASA002Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceCore
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceCore
AURAFA003Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace Elective
AURTTK002Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceCore
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplaceElective
AURACA001Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplaceElective
Cluster 2 units
AURTTA005Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives Elective
AURETR025Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles Core
AURTTA004Carry out servicing operationsCore
AURTTE004Inspect and service enginesCore
AURTTF002Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systemsElective
Cluster 3 units
AURTTB001Inspect and service braking systemsCore
AURTTF001Inspect and service petrol fuel systemsCore
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systemsElective
AURTTX002Inspect and service manual transmissionsElective
AURTTX003Inspect and service automatic transmissionsElective
Cluster 4 units
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuitsElective
AURETR012Test and repair basic electrical circuitsCore
Cluster 5 units
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and componentsElective
AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies Elective
AURTTZ002Diagnose and repair exhaust systemsElective
Cluster 6 units
AURLTQ012Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shaftsElective
AURLTB003Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systemsCore
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systemsElective
AURTTC003Diagnose and repair cooling systemsCore
Cluster 7 units
AURLTZ001Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systemsCore
AURLTE002Diagnose and repair light vehicle enginesCore
Cluster 8 units
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and loomsElective
AURETR032Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systemsElective
Cluster 9 units
AURLTD004Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systemsCore
AURLTD005Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systemsCore
Cluster 10 units
AURETR031Diagnose and repair ignition systemsCore
Cluster 11 units
AURETR023Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systemsCore
Cluster 12 units
AURETR029Diagnose and repair charging systemsCore
Cluster 13 units
AURETR030Diagnose and repair starting systemsCore
AURTTA018Carry out diagnostic proceduresCore

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.

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