LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

AUR30616 Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Motor Mechanic)

The Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is to be introduced to the Automotive industry and some basic skills and knowledge that will help them as they move towards a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

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With this qualification you undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision such as induction or probationary periods for automotive retail, service and repair employment. It may also be suitable for a cadetship, or part time and casual employment positions where a full range of skills are not required.

The Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation qualification is made up of 8 units.
Core: 20 Units
Elective : 16 Units

Unit Code & NameCore/Elective
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
Elective
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core
AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Elective
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Core
AURETR025 Test charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Core
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Elective
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
Elective
AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Core
AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Core
AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Core
AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Core
AURLTJ102 Remove inspect repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Elective
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
Elective
AURLTQ012 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Elective
AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts
Elective
AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Elective
AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Core
AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products
Elective
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
Core
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
Elective
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
Core
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
Core
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Core
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
Core
AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Core
AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Elective
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core
AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions
Elective
AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions Elective

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, at MECHANIST, we assess a potential leaners’ capability through our Pre-Training Review process which includes an assessment of your Language Literacy and Numeracy skills.

There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, social or educational background. However, as the course requires physical activity, students should be aware that they will need to be physically capable of completing the course activities, such as being able to stand for long periods of time.

For specific entry requirements, participants MUST be enrolled in school and in either Years 10, 11 or 12.

Further training pathways from this qualification include any Certificate II qualification within the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

At Mechanist, we offer our qualification both as Apprenticeship and Non-apprenticeship.

This Certificate I qualification prepares and inducts students into the Automotive Industry. The qualification assists in developing the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform routine activities. It also requires participants to complete Structured Work Placement in Automotive workplaces.

You can only begin this qualification while you are still at school in either Years 10, 11 or 12.

At MECHANIST, we create Training Plans that are specific to workplaces. We blend your learning and assessment between attending workshops in our campus and structured workplace training in an automotive workplace.

This nationally recognised qualification generally takes approx. 1 school semesters (2 school terms) to complete.

On Campus delivery combined with Structured Work Placement enables you to gain a full qualification. Learners will be required to attend structured Workshop Sessions at a MECHANIST Campus, one day per week and a minimum of 4 weeks Structured Work Placement in an Automotive Mechanical workplace.

 Government SubsidisedFull fee
South AustraliaQueensland
Resources Fee $400N\A$400
Tuition Fee$832N\A$832
Total Fee$1232N\A$1232
 Government SubsidisedFull fee
South AustraliaQueensland
Resources Fee N/AN/A$400
Tuition FeeN/AN/A$832
Total FeeN/AN/A$1232

Non-Refundable*  |  Refundable**

Before you start

It’s helpful to make a list of any training or study you’ve done or are doing now (even if it’s not finished), including:

qualification level (for example, Certificate II, Degree)
whether it was government-subsidised
when you started.

Do this before you start the Eligibility Checker.

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