AUR30620 Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Overview
Certificate III In Automotive Mechanical Technology graduates will have the skills to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. Candidates will gain the knowledge and skills to diagnose faults catering to light motor vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes.
Students of this course will learn about the complex faults in light vehicle engines, suspensions, transmissions, brakes, steering, and other electrical systems and components. Students will be able to develop skills and ensure they are competent to perform at industry standards.
This course provides advanced training for automotive technicians who are eager to learn the basics to take the next step to learn the technical and diagnostic skills to build their careers in the automotive industry.
- This is a full-time course delivered over 52 weeks, including term breaks and public holidays.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Technology savvy
- English level of at least IELTS 5.5 or equivalent who are commencing within or have experience within the relevant industry may also be considered for entry into the course.
The AUR30620 Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology involves classroom-based learning, trainer supported tutorials, self-paced activities, and assessment. Students attend scheduled structured training for a minimum 20 hours per week
- Tuition Fee = $13,400 AUD
- Material Fees = $300 AUD
- Enrolment Fees = $300 AUD
- Total Fees = $14,000 AUD
- Mechanical Diagnosis
- Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
- Vehicle Loss
- Assessing or Automotive Management
Core 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
- AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking 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
Elective Units
- AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
- AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
- AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
- AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
- AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
- AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
- AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
- AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
- AURTTA105 Select and use bearings seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
- AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components
- AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
- AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTK001 Use ad maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions
- AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions
Our Campus
Melbourne Campus
Level 14, 190 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Alice Springs Campus
Admission Office: 48 Gap Road, The GAP NT 0870
Gold Coast Campus
13 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215
Adelaide Campus
Level 4 East, Suite 1, 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Course Units
Unit Code | Unit Name | Core Units |
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AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle | Core |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Core |
AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core |
AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
Unit Code | Unit Name | Elective Units |
---|---|---|
AURACA101 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | Elective |
AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | Elective |
AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyres assemblies | Elective |
AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective |
AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | Elective |
AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | Elective |
AURLTX102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective |
AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
AURTTA1005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
AURTTB015 | Assemble and fir braking systems components | Elective |
AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems | Elective |
AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems | Elective |
AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems | Elective |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | Elective |
AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | Elective |
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Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Diagnosis,
- Automotive Mechanical Overhauling,
- Vehicle Loss, Assessing or Automotive Management