CRICOS CODE : 115284E

AUR30620 Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Get trade qualified or recognised for your industry experience with the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

Course Level

Certificate III

Course Language

English

Duration

52 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

Minimum age of 18 years and above

Academic Requirement

Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher

Physical Requirements

Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)

English Proficiency

An IELTS band score 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent

or
Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

or
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation courses or a senior secondary certificate of education

or
Applicants originating from student’s visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test.

Course Structure:

Participants need to complete twenty-five (36) units of competencies. 

This qualification has:

Core Units = 20 

Elective units = 16

Total duration of the qualification is 52 weeks including 6 weeks of term breaks or 920Hrs (480 hrs of training and 440 hrs of supervised assessment activities). 

Unit of competencies:

Core Units

 Unit codeUnit Name
1AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
2AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
3AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
4AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
5AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
6AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
7AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
8AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
9AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
10AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
11AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
12AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
13AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
14AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
15AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
16AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
17AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
18AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
19AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
20AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective Units

 Unit codeUnit Name
21AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
22AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
23AURETD011Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
24AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
25AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
26AURETR028Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
27AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
28AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
29AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
30AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
31AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
32AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
33AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
34AURLTJ102Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
35AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
36AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Course Duration

This qualification is at AQF level L3 which is described in the AQF as the following:

    • The volume of learning allocated to a qualification should include all teaching, learning and assessment activities that are required to be undertaken by the typical student to achieve the learning outcomes. 
    • These activities may include some or all of the following: 
      • guided learning (such as classes, lectures, tutorials, or self-paced study guides), 
      • individual study,
      • research, learning activities in the simulated workplace and 
      • assessment activities.

The Volume of learning for this qualification does include: Face to face structured training sessions, training support provided to students in groups and one on one, guided structured learning activities, student individual reading and research, assessments, feedback reviews.

Face to face and simulated practical Learning = 480 hours

Assessment hours = 440 hours

Self-paced/Home Study (homework, assignments, case studies, research) = 250 hours

Total volume of Learning hours = 1170 hours


**If any class days fall on a public holiday, then the session with be allocated to another day in that week.

 

RPL / Credit Transfer

Students with prior learning and work experience can apply for RPL. Recognition of prior learning evidence must include but not limited to, of the following:

  • Work experience
  • Life experience
  • Previous study
  • Professional development programs

Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.

If you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer, please notify the Institute at the time of enrolment

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:

  • Written Questions and Answers
  • Projects
  • Role-play
  • Simulations
  • Observations

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Campus / Delivery Site

The Institute’s main campus is very closely located to the heart of beautiful suburb Oakleigh and its magnificent retail, cultural, dining and business districts.:

1A Palmerston Grove Oakleigh VIC 3166

with significant public transport access for surrounding areas. Palmerston Grove is a busy street and has many small businesses and café’s around. This location very close to Oakleigh Central and 450 meters from Oakleigh Metro station.

Simulated Automotive Workshop:

Unit 1 68 Fenton Street Huntingdale Vic 3166

Simulated Auto Workshop is conveniently located near Huntingdale Metro station.

Fee Structure

Admission Fees: (Non-refundable): $250

Material Fees: (Not limited to books etc): $750

Tuition Fees: $10,000

Total Course fees: $11,000

Unless otherwise specified, Total course fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for participants to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.

Learner Support

Learner needs will be identified through enrolment form, face to face or over the phone interview, LLN and Pre-training review. 

It will help to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels, their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction. 

Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include: 

  • Language Literacy Numeracy Support
  • Mentoring from trainers
  • Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops
  • Computer and technology support 
  • Reasonable adjustment to assessments 

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required

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Pathways

Educational pathway

On completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, students may undertake qualifications at Certificate IV or above in AUR training package – for e.g. AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.

Exit Pathway

Students obtaining a competency for all units in this course will be awarded the full qualification AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, including certificate and Record of results. Students not obtaining a competent result for all units in this course or leaving the course in middle will receive a Statement of Attainment. Indicating the actual number of units, they achieve competency

Employment Pathway

Students completing AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology may enter workplace or continue current roles:

  • Light vehicle mechanical technician
  • Automotive Light Vehicle Electrical Repair Technician
  • Technicians and Trades Workers
  • Vehicle Repair Technician
  • Motor Mechanic (General)

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