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104 weeks
On campus
4 intakes per year — Term 1 (January), Term 2 (April), Term 3 (July), Term 4 (October), per the institute-wide Academic Calendar
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
7 Deane Street, Burwood, NSW 2134
Eligibility
International Students:
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
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Carry out servicing operations
Core unit
Inspect and service engines
Core unit
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Core unit
Inspect and service braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Core unit
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair cooling 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
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Core unit
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Inspect and service cooling systems
Elective unit
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Elective unit
Assemble and fit braking system components
Elective unit
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
Elective unit
Repair wiring harness and looms
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
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
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective unit
Inspect and service steering systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service suspension systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service manual transmissions
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course has a duration of 104 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS registry for this qualification at Waratah Polytechnic Pty Ltd.
The estimated total course cost is AU$27,000, which includes a tuition fee of AU$24,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$3,000.
The course is offered at two locations in New South Wales: the Burwood Campus at 7 Deane Street, Burwood NSW 2134 (owned and operated by the provider), and the Punchbowl Campus at 99 Wattle St, Punchbowl NSW 2196 (an arrangement with a non-registered provider).
The CRICOS Course Code for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at Waratah Polytechnic Pty Ltd is 115153E, and the VET National Code is AUR30620.
No, this course does not qualify for extended Post-Study Work Rights. It is a Certificate III level qualification, whereas extended Post-Study Work Rights require a Skills Level 1 Qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater that aligns with the Skills Level 1 priority list.
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Step 03
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