AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

CRICOS COURSE CODE: 103641K

With this trade-level Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, you will be able to jumpstart your career as a mechanic and begin working in the automotive industry more quickly than you ever thought possible.

During this course, you will be able to service and repair the mechanical components of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission, suspension system (steering, brakes, wheels, and tyres), as well as learning about managing a small automotive business. Furthermore, you will gain the managerial skills necessary to manage a small automotive business. Completing this course will equip you with the necessary skills to obtain a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, allowing you to confidently service and repair a wide range of mechanical components in motor vehicles, while also providing you with the knowledge and expertise to effectively manage a small automotive business.

Career Outcomes

This qualification level is intended to prepare new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician

Qualification Entry Requirements

There are no training package entry requirements for this qualification.

Macallan Entry Requirements

Successful completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.

NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.

Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.

Course Duration

Course Duration:

78 Weeks

Teaching Weeks:

66 Weeks

Holidays:

12 Weeks

Mode of Study:

Face to Face

Delivery And Assessment

Classroom / face to face
Workshop Sessions
Simulations

Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and practical assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.

Pathways

After completing this course, you could enrol into the

AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the automotive sector please refer to www.training.gov.au

Certificate Issuance

A Certificate is issued where all 36 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.

Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.

Qualification Rules & Units of Competency

36 Units in Total

20 core unit + 16 elective units
The following lists of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.

Units Code	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
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering 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
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA017	Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103	Inspect and service drive shafts
AURTTX102	Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURTTZ102	Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURLTJ011	Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
AURLTJ102	Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURLTJ113	Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

Fees & Charges

Contact the relevant campus for further information.

Campus

Adelaide
Brisbane
Perth
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