AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Why choose this course?

Enter the automotive service and repair industry with this qualification. This course teaches you a broad range of skills that can be performed on light vehicles such as how to inspect and service engines; how to test, charge and replace batteries; and how to jump start vehicles and carry out general servicing operations using specific tools and equipment.

You will also gain skills to inspect, diagnose, service or repair various components of light vehicles such as hydraulic brakes, steering and suspension systems, automotive electrical systems and circuits, clutch systems, vehicle drive shafts, manual and automatic transmissions, ignition and starting systems, cooling systems, emission control systems and fuel systems.

As part of this course you will be supplied with personal protective clothing and equipment such as uniforms and industry approved footwear. These items will be purchased by the college on your behalf, for you to keep. The cost of these items is covered as part of the resource fees charged by the college. There is no need for you to pre-purchase these items before you commence the course.

International students cannot study this course as an indentured apprentice. The course is delivered in a simulated work environment and registration as an apprentice is not available to international students.

Career opportunities

• Motor Mechanic (General)

• 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

• AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
• AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
• AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
• AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
• AURLTA101 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
• AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
• AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
• AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
• AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
• AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
• 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

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

1. find a course;
2. check entry requirements;
3. submit an application;
4. accept your offer and pay;
5. apply for your student visa; and
6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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