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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

  • Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
AUR30620, 103611E
Intake Months
Jul
International Fees
$17,860 per year / $17,860 total

About 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. After completion of this course you can further your studies with the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in Maths.

Study locations

Carlisle

Kwinana

Career pathways

  • Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician