AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Becoming a light vehicle mechanic requires not only a passion for cars but a desire to stay up to date with rapidly changing technology. CQUniversity not only provides the latest in training techniques but also enables apprentices to experience a broad array of vehicles and scenarios to ensure they can meet the demands of today and the future. This course is for apprenticeship training only. You must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
This course is for apprentices only. Apprenticeships are typically delivered within a 4 year period.
36 units
This course prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job roles related to this qualification include Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:This course is for apprentices only. Apprenticeships are typically delivered within a 4 year period.
Core
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
Elective
AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts |
AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes |
AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
AURTTZ002 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTJ011 | Balance Wheels and tyres |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
AURTTB013 | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies |
AURLTD106 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
RPL COURSE STRUCTURE
AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTJ011 | Balance Wheels and tyres |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
AURTTB013 | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies |
AURLTD106 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12002 | Perform electrical/electronic measurement |
MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
AURTTZ002 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
AURACA101 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace |
AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
AURVTW103 | Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections |
AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems |
AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
This course prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job roles related to this qualification include Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician.
Fee for service | $19,980.00 (2022) |
Fee for service per unit | $555.00 (2022) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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