Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

The total course fees are $19,700, which includes tuition fees of $18,250, a material fee of $1,200, and an application fee of $250. Monthly installments are available.

The course runs for 61 weeks in total, comprising 51 weeks of delivery plus 10 weeks of holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours per week of study, made up of 20 scheduled course contact hours plus 4 hours of structured independent learning per week.

Melbourne Trades College will arrange and supply students with a workshop kit, which consists of safety boots (steel cap), workshop uniform (workshop overalls) and other PPE including protective glasses, mechanic gloves, basic tool kit, LED inspection light, and a mini First Aid Kit. Additionally, this will include any handouts and printed materials.

International students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or a PTE score of 52 or its equivalent. For equivalency of various English language proficiency testing and other forms of equivalency, students should refer to the Enrolment Policy and Procedure available on the Melbourne Trades College website or in the MTC Student Handbook.

After achieving AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, individuals can progress to AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. The qualification also provides a pathway to work and perform a broad range of tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry on a variety of light vehicles, with possible job titles including Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician, Diesel Engine Technician, Drivetrain Repair Technician, and Mobile Plant Technician, among others.