Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

The AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is a trade-level qualification delivered by Nomi College, the trading name of Australis College Pty Ltd (RTO 31518, CRICOS 03569A). Nomi College describes the qualification as reflecting the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industries. The College states that this course of study requires hands-on training and experience, which benefits students by helping them prepare for work and allowing them to face and solve challenges in the classroom. Core learning covers safe and environmentally sustainable working practices, servicing operations, diagnostic test strategies, and the use and maintenance of tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. Students diagnose and repair light vehicle engines, hydraulic braking, steering and suspension systems and emission control systems, along with spark ignition engine management, charging, starting and ignition systems. Elective study extends into manual and automatic transmissions, driveshafts and final drive assemblies, cooling systems, network electronic control systems, electronic body management and vehicle dynamic control systems. Nomi College publishes 36 units for the qualification - 20 core units and 16 elective units. It runs for 78 weeks full time and is delivered as a blended combination of face-to-face classroom and simulated instruction, self-directed learning and final assessment. Practical classes are held in workshops, where students stand, work with and handle tools and are required to organise their own PPE in line with health and safety requirements. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a wide variety of automotive industry roles, and the course is offered at the Sydney (Surry Hills), Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth campuses.