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.
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 & Name | Core/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 Subsidised | Full fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | Queensland | ||
| Resources Fee | $400 | N\A | $400 |
| Tuition Fee | $832 | N\A | $832 |
| Total Fee | $1232 | N\A | $1232 |
| Government Subsidised | Full fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | Queensland | ||
| Resources Fee | N/A | N/A | $400 |
| Tuition Fee | N/A | N/A | $832 |
| Total Fee | N/A | N/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.