(CRICOS Course Code: 116733K)
AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This course is delivered over a period of one (1.5) year. The course duration is:
78 Weeks of Course duration consisting of
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| Tuition Fees: | AUD 15,000 |
| Course Material Fees: | AUD 2,000 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable): | AUD 250 |
This course is delivered face-to-face and is classroom-based. All units are delivered and assessed using a combination of the following instructor-led methods; face-to-face in a classroom/workshop practical, in a simulated business environment, and accessing learning and assessment resources via an approved E-Learning platform.
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Cert level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
| English Language Requirement (International Students): | IELTS Academic 6.0, or equivalent (e.g., PTE, TOEFL, CAE, OET) English language test scores. |
| Academic Level: | Year 12 or equivalent high school certificate. |
| Minimum Age: | 18 years or over at the time of commencement. |
Note: Students who do not meet the minimum English requirement for this course will need to package this course with an appropriate English Course before they can proceed with this course/qualification.
City College Provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) opportunities to all students. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) prior to enrolment or at any time during their studies if they find that they have an existing competency or prior learning in any of the units offered in this course.
Each unit will be assessed using a combination of assessment resources and tools which may include; compiling portfolios, generating reports, Scenarios, role-plays, practical demonstrations/ observations within simulated Business/workplace environments, case studies, questions, and answers.
Students will have access to all the necessary resources such as lecture rooms, student amenities, free wi-fi internet connection, an Automotive workshop, library access, and course learning materials to enhance their learning experience and complete their assignments.
To attain AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 36 units must be achieved:
| Unit Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | 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 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURLTJ011 | Select light vehicle wheels and tyres | Elective |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | Elective |
| AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | Elective |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Elective |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Elective |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | Elective |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Elective |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | Elective |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts | Elective |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmission | Elective |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmission | Elective |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective |
Pathways for the students who have completed the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology are the following:
Note: As each unit is delivered as a standalone unit, students who do not successfully achieve competency in all of the required 36 units for this qualification/course, will not be awarded this qualification. However, students who successfully achieve competency in some units of this qualification can be issued with a Statement of Attainment for those individual units.
