Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Course Code

AUR30620

Department

Passenger Vehicles

Study Area(s)

Apprenticeship, Automotive

Campus

DOCKLANDS

Course Length

Full-time(3 years)
Flexible(3 years)

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Start Date(s):	We offer rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
End Date(s):	Rolling enrolments
Days and Time:	TBC

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Course Overview

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.

All students required to attend on-site learning must be fully vaccinated in line with Kangan Institute’s Vaccination Policy

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.

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Core

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102)	20
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112)	40
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125)	15
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR129)	30
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR130)	30
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104)	20
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (AURTTA118)	20
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103)	20
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104)	20
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102)	20
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems (AURTTB101)	20
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (AURETR123)	60
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems (AURETR131)	30
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems (AURLTB103)	40
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems (AURLTD104)	30
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems (AURLTD105)	30
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines (AURLTE102)	60
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems (AURLTZ101)	20
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems (AURTTF101)	25
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002)	25

Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR124)	50
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR132)	80
AURHTF102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURHTF102)	80
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (AURTTF102)	20
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems (AURTTF105)	15
AURVTW109	Carry out basic gas metal arc welding (AURVTW109)	20
AURETR122	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (AURETR122)	70
AURVTW101	Carry out manual metal arc welding on components (AURVTW101)	30
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103)	20
AURETD101	Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems (AURETD101)	25
AURETH101	Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (AURETH101)	10
AURETR120	Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems (AURETR120)	40
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems (AURETR128)	40
AURETR135	Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (AURETR135)	15
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (AURETR143)	40
AURETR144	Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems (AURETR144)	50
AURETU103	Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU103)	25
AURETU104	Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components (AURETU104)	35
AURETU105	Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU105)	30
AURLTD106	Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations (AURLTD106)	40
AURLTF102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURLTF102)	50
AURLTJ102	Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes (AURLTJ102)	40
AURLTJ113	Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies (AURLTJ113)	20
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies (AURLTQ101)	20
AURLTQ102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts (AURLTQ102)	20
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions (AURLTX101)	40
AURLTX102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions (AURLTX102)	50
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems (AURLTX103)	30
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105)	10
AURTTQ103	Inspect and service drive shafts (AURTTQ103)	5
AURTTX102	Inspect and service manual transmissions (AURTTX102)	10
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions (AURTTX103)	10
AURTTZ102	Diagnose and repair exhaust systems (AURTTZ102)	10
AURVTA104	Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs (AURVTA104)	20
AURVTW104	Carry out tungsten inert gas welding (AURVTW104)	30
AURETH002	Service and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH002)	20
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (AURETH011)	20
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (AURETK002)	20
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits (AURETR006)	20
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms (AURETR010)	40
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components (AURETR011)	40
AURETU001	Install air conditioning systems (AURETU001)	30
AURLTE001	Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies (AURLTE001)	30
AURLTJ011	Select light vehicle wheels and tyres (AURLTJ011)	30
AURTTA009	Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations (AURTTA009)	20
AURTTA017	Carry out vehicle safety inspections (AURTTA017)	10
AURTTB013	Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors (AURTTB013)	40
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems (AURTTC001)	10
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems (AURTTD002)	10
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems (AURTTD004)	10
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres (AURTTJ011)	10
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001)	15
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies (AURTTQ001)	5
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting (AURVTW018)	30

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.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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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!

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Free TAFE and JobTrainer courses only: Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses. Please note that these tuition rates only apply to courses offered under the Free TAFE or JobTrainer schemes.

The fees listed below relate to 2022 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

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).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$4171.82

$834.36

$20709.36

Apprentice/Trainee

$4171.82

$834.36

$20709.36

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$0.00

Average course
consumable fees^*

$888.75

Scholarships Payment Plans

# 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 such as the Student Support Fee.

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).

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1185	1185	$3.52	$0.70	$17.48

^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 2022. 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.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

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.

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.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Docklands campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

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.

What qualifications will I receive?

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.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

You may continue on to higher level studies, such as certificate IV or diploma studies.

How do I apply?

To apply click on the yellow Apply Here Button. You can also call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.

How will I be selected for this course?

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.