70 weeks
Face-to-face in the classroom and in our fully equipped automotive workshop.
Full time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Brisbane
3431 Pacific Hwy, Slacks Creek, Queensland 4127
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- All students must be at least 18 years of age.
- Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent.
- Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course.
- Students must have access to a computer with Windows 7 or higher, Internet, and Media Player (these facilities are available on campus).
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Course Content
Units of Competency
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Work in a team
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Plan and apply time management
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities
Carry out servicing operations
Inspect and service braking systems
Inspect and service engines
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Inspect and service cooling systems
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Inspect and service manual transmissions
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 cooling systems
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology?
This course is delivered over 70 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time, which includes nine (9) weeks of holidays, totalling 1,220 hours of study and training.
Is this course available to international students?
Yes, this course is available to international students at any campus in Australia. It is also available to domestic students, except that Skills Institute Australia is currently not offering this course to domestic students in Western Australia (RPL applications are accepted). The CRICOS code for this course is 103632M.
How many units do I need to complete to receive this qualification?
To receive the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, thirty-six (36) units must be completed satisfactorily, including twenty (20) core units and sixteen (16) elective units.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
All students must be at least 18 years of age and have satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent. Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course.
What further study can I pursue after completing this course?
Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology may enter the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling as an academic pathway.
Application
How to Apply
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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