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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

  • ID:AAIC610006
  • Level:Certificate III
  • Duration:
  • Intake:
  • Type:Full-time

Fees (AUD)

  • Application Fee:$250.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$11,000.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$12,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$550.00
  • Application Fee:$250.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$11,000.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$12,000.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$550.00
Estimated Total/program:
$23,800.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requrements

Entry into this program requires International Students to fulfil requirements as listed below:

  • Must be 18 years of age or over

  • Completed year 12 (HSC or equivalent)

English Requrements

Minimum 5.5 IELTS score or equivalent as per the following:

a.    TOEFL iBT: 46

b.    PTE Academic: 42

c.    OET: B for each test component

d.   Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 162

Course Information

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.

This course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds and must hold a valid student visa.

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Qualification Rules

Students need to complete 36 units of competency in total, following the guidelines as outlined in the AUR Training Package Qualifications Rules, which require:

20 core units plus

16 elective units

Please note: All the elective units have been selected by the college through an extensive consultative process with industry partners and they have been identified to provide knowledge and skills appropriate for the industry. The full list of units can be found in AUR Training Package and are made available for all AAIC training staff and students to review. The units offered by AAIC are listed as below:

Unit Name

  • Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive
    workplace

  • Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

  • Test and repair basic electrical circuits

  • Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

  • Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

  • Diagnose and repair charging systems

  • Diagnose and repair starting systems

  • Diagnose and repair ignition systems

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

  • Carry out servicing operations

  • Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

  • Inspect and service braking systems

  • Diagnose and repair cooling systems

  • Inspect and service engines

  • Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

  • Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

  • Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

  • Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

  • Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

  • Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems

  • Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

  • Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

  • Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

  • Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

  • Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

  • Balance wheels and tyres

  • Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

  • Diagnose and repair exhaust systems

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

After achieving the AUR30616 Certificate III in in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, students may choose to undertake AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other relevant qualifications.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Motor Mechanic (General)

  • Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Overseas student health cover: $550 per year

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