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5 months
On Campus (100% on-campus, 0% online)
Full time · 3 days per week
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ashmore, Gold Coast, Queensland
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 environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
Diagnose and repair charging systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair charging systems.
Diagnose and repair starting systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems.
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic braking systems of light vehicles.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines of light vehicles.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control systems of light vehicles.
Carry out servicing operations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations.
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and carry out a diagnostic testing strategy on vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Inspect and service braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service braking systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of vehicles.
Inspect and service engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines.
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems.
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
Build customer relations in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a customer database, monitor existing customer service processes and operations, and identify opportunities to value add to customer experiences in an automotive workplace.
Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to plan and implement a management system to ensure the protection of the environment, and implement and manage sustainability best practice activities in an automotive workplace.
Maintain business image in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to monitor staff attire and grooming standards, maintain the physical appearance of the workplace, implement waste disposal processes, and promote business products and services.
Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to resolve complex customer issues and complaints. Complex customer issues include those caused by cost variations, warranty issues, policy matters, additional repair time and disputed work standards.
Manage a small team
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, induct, train and develop staff members to enhance business operations within the parameters of all relevant legislative requirements.
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation's work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
Common Questions
Upon successful completion, you will receive two qualifications: AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and AUR40116 Certificate IV in Automotive Management. This dual award is delivered one after the other — first you complete the Certificate III (1 year 6 months), then the Certificate IV (6 months), for a total duration of 2 years.
The total course fee for international students is $31,200. This is broken down as $24,300 for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and $6,900 for the Certificate IV in Automotive Management. Payment options include upfront payment, a payment plan, or international student payment via Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal using telegraphic transfer or credit card.
International students are required to undertake 520 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting (400 hours for the Certificate III and 120 hours for the Certificate IV). TAFE Queensland will assist with arranging suitable placements if you are not already working in the industry and will provide all the information you need at the beginning of your studies. Completing vocational placement is compulsory, and you are responsible for making your own transport arrangements.
You are responsible for purchasing the resources for minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes: clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337, protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210, mechanic gloves, ear plugs or muffs, hair protection (long hair must be restrained), and 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
No. This is a two-year dual qualification and there is no exit point after the Certificate III. If you leave before completing the full dual course, you may not be eligible for either individual qualification. The course is delivered sequentially — first the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, then the Certificate IV in Automotive Management.
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