Course Overview
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Course Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
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 light vehicle steering systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Core 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
Inspect and service braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Core unit
Inspect and service engines
Core unit
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Core unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Balance wheels and tyres
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Elective unit
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
Elective unit
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Elective unit
Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
Elective unit
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Elective unit
Common Questions
Students must complete 36 units of competency in total, consisting of 20 core units and 16 elective units, to be awarded the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620).
The tuition fee for the course is $15,000, with a non-tuition fee of $750, bringing the total cost to $15,750.
After completing the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, graduates can pursue further study such as the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (AUR40216), the Diploma of Automotive Technology (AUR50216), or other advanced and specialist programs.
Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are available. You can apply to have your prior learning, work experience, and previous coursework recognised towards this qualification. Detailed information is available on the AISHE website and in the Student Handbook.
The course is delivered face-to-face with instructor-led theory classes, hands-on practical training in simulated automotive workshops, individual and group activities, and demonstrations using real-world scenarios. Assessment methods include oral and written tests, practical demonstrations, group and individual projects, presentations, and case-based tasks. International students are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours per week, comprising 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of supervised workshop.
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