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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
147 Islington Street, COLLINGWOOD, VIC 3066
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Inspect and service braking systems
Core unit
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Core unit
Inspect and service cooling systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service steering systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service suspension systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service engines
Core unit
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Elective unit
Balance wheels and tyres
Elective unit
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective unit
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Elective unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Core unit
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Core unit
Carry out servicing operations
Core unit
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core unit
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Elective unit
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is $AU 19,500, which comprises a tuition fee of $AU 15,500 and a non-tuition fee of $AU 4,000.
The course has a duration of 52 weeks.
The CRICOS course code for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at Polytechnic Victoria Pty Ltd is 108179J, and the VET National Code is AUR30620.
The course is delivered at the Collingwood Campus, which is a location owned and operated by Polytechnic Victoria Pty Ltd, located at 147 Islington Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066.
This course falls under the broad field of Engineering and Related Technologies (03), with a narrow field of Automotive Engineering and Technology (0305), and a detailed field of Vehicle Mechanics (030503).
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