Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620)
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.
52 weeks full time (including 5 weeks break/public holidays)
Delivery Hours = 948 (20 hours per week)
Student Self-study hours = 258
Total Course Hours = 1206
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification; however, students must meet the minimum entry requirements as described here.
Modes of Delivery:
This program is delivered in a classroom-based environment with access to an automotive workshop for practical components of the course. As a requirement of this course students will also have access to all the required equipment and facilities of the automotive workshop. Each unit is delivered using a combination of face-to-face theory and demonstration sessions in the classroom and supported by practical group development and individual activities within the automotive workshop environment. Each unit is delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.
This program also contains a self-study component to be completed by the student (as supported by the trainer / assessor) to consolidate their learning. Self-study hours for each unit are indicated below.
Assessment Method:
The following assessment methods will be used (but not limited to): Practical Demonstrations and Written Assessments.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Delivery Hours | Self-Study Hours |
| Core Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | 6 |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive workplace | 20 | 6 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | 6 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles | 16 | 6 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | 10 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and Repair charging systems | 24 | 8 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and Repair starting systems | 24 | 6 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | 6 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | 6 |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and Service petrol fuel systems | 24 | 8 |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | 28 | 8 |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | 28 | 8 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and Service braking systems | 20 | 6 |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and Repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | 40 | 10 |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | 56 | 10 |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 | 6 |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and Repair ignition systems | 24 | 6 |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 56 | 10 |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | 20 | 6 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | 6 |
| Elective Units | |||
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 16 | 6 |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | 40 | 10 |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and Repair exhaust systems | 16 | 6 |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | 40 | 8 |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | 16 | 6 |
| AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | 20 | 6 |
| AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies | 28 | 8 |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced- induction systems | 16 | 6 |
| AURLTF102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle Diesel fuel injection systems | 48 | 10 |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | 20 | 6 |
| AURTTQ002 | Remove and refit driveline components | 16 | 6 |
| AURLTQ112 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | 20 | 6 |
| AURLTX102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | 48 | 10 |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | 28 | 8 |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | 16 | 6 |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 948 | 258 | |
| Total Course Hours | 1206 | ||
Training Pathway
After achieving this qualification individuals could progress to AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, or other relevant qualifications.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Please refer to the ‘Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure’ which outlines in detail the process to be followed for granting recognition and credit transfer. This is supported by the RPL guidelines specific to this qualification.
For any Credit granted for previous studies undertaken by the student as part of an RPL – Formal learning process; will lead to a reduction in overall course duration. For international students this is reported via PRISMS and an appropriate eCoE is issued. As per the Standards for RTOs 2015 (Clause 1.12); ACE will determine any prior learning that an individual may have acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements which are specified in the course in which a student is wanting to enrol.
Australian Careers Education is not associated with the Automotive Centre of Excellence.
CRICOS Course Code: 103630B
Course Code: AUR30620
Course Duration: 52 Weeks
Location: Victoria Street Campus
