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    Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology | AUR30620

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    AUR30620
    Length

    3 years, 3 years
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    Blended - Internal and External
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    Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

    This course supports clean economy by integrating sustainable innovation, eco-friendly solutions or climate-conscious practices. Its delivery aligns with Victoria’s strategic vision for developing a workforce equipped for a sustainable future.

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    This automotive apprenticeship course aims to provide knowledge and skills in the field of light vehicle mechanics. 

    The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620) course opens doors to employment within the automotive industry, specifically for light vehicles and business ownership.

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Network and have a signed training contract. 

    How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) 25 Core
    AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102) 20 Core
    AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112) 40 Core
    AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (AURETR123) 60 Core
    AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125) 15 Core
    AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR129) 30 Core
    AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR130) 30 Core
    AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems (AURETR131) 30 Core
    AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems (AURLTB103) 40 Core
    AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems (AURLTD104) 30 Core
    AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems (AURLTD105) 30 Core
    AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines (AURLTE102) 60 Core
    AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems (AURLTZ101) 20 Core
    AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104) 20 Core
    AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (AURTTA118) 20 Core
    AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems (AURTTB101) 20 Core
    AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103) 20 Core
    AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104) 20 Core
    AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems (AURTTF101) 25 Core
    AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102) 20 Core
    AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103) 20 Elective
    AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems (AURETD101) 25 Elective
    AURETH002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH002) 20 Elective
    AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (AURETH011) 20 Elective
    AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (AURETH101) 10 Elective
    AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH102) 20 Elective
    AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (AURETK002) 20 Elective
    AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits (AURETR006) 20 Elective
    AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms (AURETR010) 40 Elective
    AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components (AURETR011) 40 Elective
    AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems (AURETR120) 40 Elective
    AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (AURETR122) 70 Elective
    AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR124) 50 Elective
    AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems (AURETR128) 40 Elective
    AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR132) 80 Elective
    AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (AURETR135) 15 Elective
    AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (AURETR143) 40 Elective
    AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems (AURETR144) 50 Elective
    AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems (AURETU001) 30 Elective
    AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU103) 25 Elective
    AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components (AURETU104) 35 Elective
    AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU105) 30 Elective
    AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURHTF102) 80 Elective
    AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations (AURLTD106) 40 Elective
    AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies (AURLTE001) 30 Elective
    AURLTF102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURLTF102) 50 Elective
    AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres (AURLTJ011) 30 Elective
    AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes (AURLTJ102) 40 Elective
    AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies (AURLTJ113) 20 Elective
    AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies (AURLTQ101) 20 Elective
    AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts (AURLTQ102) 20 Elective
    AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions (AURLTX101) 40 Elective
    AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions (AURLTX102) 50 Elective
    AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems (AURLTX103) 30 Elective
    AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations (AURTTA009) 20 Elective
    AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections (AURTTA017) 10 Elective
    AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105) 10 Elective
    AURTTB013 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors (AURTTB013) 40 Elective
    AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems (AURTTC001) 10 Elective
    AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems (AURTTD002) 10 Elective
    AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems (AURTTD004) 10 Elective
    AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (AURTTF102) 20 Elective
    AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems (AURTTF105) 15 Elective
    AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres (AURTTJ011) 10 Elective
    AURTTJ012 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components (AURTTJ012) 20 Elective
    AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001) 15 Elective
    AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies (AURTTQ001) 5 Elective
    AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts (AURTTQ103) 5 Elective
    AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions (AURTTX102) 10 Elective
    AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions (AURTTX103) 10 Elective
    AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems (AURTTZ102) 10 Elective
    AURVTA104 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs (AURVTA104) 20 Elective
    AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting (AURVTW018) 30 Elective
    AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components (AURVTW101) 30 Elective
    AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding (AURVTW104) 30 Elective
    AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding (AURVTW109) 20 Elective
    BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information (BSBINS401) 40 Elective
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    Broadmeadows Off Campus

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    Docklands (ACE)

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    Broadmeadows Off Campus

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    Docklands (ACE)

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    Broadmeadows Off Campus

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    Docklands (ACE)

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    On campus one week, Monday to Friday. 7 Weeks per year

    Docklands (ACE)

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    4 days per week for 6 weeks

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    4 days per week for 6 weeks

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    4 days per week for 6 weeks

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    4 days per week for 6 weeks

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    4 days per week for 6 weeks

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    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course prepares you to perform mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. This course may lead to employment as a Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician. 

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Network and have a signed training contract.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Apprenticeship $4756.57 $951.31 $23641.05
    Standard $4756.57 $951.31 $23641.05

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Apprenticeship $0 $966.78
    Standard $0 $1153.86

    # The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    1185 1185 $4.01 $0.8 $19.95
    1185 1185 $4.01 $0.8 $19.95

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?

    This course is available through the apprenticeship and traineeship pathway. You are eligible if you are employed or have been offered a new apprenticeship or traineeship in your chosen field. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Network and have a signed contract. 

    Also, it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course.

    OR

    You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

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    How Will I Be Selected?

    This course is available through the apprenticeship and traineeship pathway. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Network and have a signed training contract. 

    Non-apprentices will be offered a position if they are working in the industry or if they have extensive past work experience with the ability to source additional skills practice.

    How Do I Apply?

    Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

     

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