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AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

With our apprenticeship program, you'll learn how to service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as engine, transmission and suspension systems as well as electronic engine management systems.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - SMB
Wimmera - Horsham
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Wimmera - Horsham
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
3 years
Qualification Code
AUR30620

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.

  • Motor mechanic
  • Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE
AURTTK102
INSPECT AND SERVICE PETROL FUEL SYSTEMS
AURTTF101
INSPECT AND SERVICE ENGINES
AURTTE104
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS
AURTTC103
INSPECT AND SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEMS
AURTTB101
DEVELOP AND CARRY OUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST STRATEGIES
AURTTA118
CARRY OUT SERVICING OPERATIONS
AURTTA104
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
AURLTZ101
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE ENGINES
AURLTE102
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
AURLTD105
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEMS
AURLTD104
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEMS
AURLTB103
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR IGNITION SYSTEMS
AURETR131
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR STARTING SYSTEMS
AURETR130
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR CHARGING SYSTEMS
AURETR129
TEST, CHARGE AND REPLACE BATTERIES AND JUMP-START VEHICLES
AURETR125
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR SPARK IGNITION ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
AURETR123
TEST AND REPAIR BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
AURETR112
FOLLOW SAFE WORKING PRACTICES IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE
AURASA102
FOLLOW ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICE IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE
AURAEA002
USE AND MAINTAIN MEASURING EQUIPMENT IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE
AURTTK001
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ENGINE FORCED-INDUCTION SYSTEMS
AURTTF105
INSPECT AND SERVICE DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
AURTTF102
ASSEMBLE AND FIT BRAKING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AURTTB015
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE CLUTCH SYSTEMS
AURLTX103
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
AURLTX102
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR LIGHT VEHICLE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
AURLTX101
REMOVE, INSPECT, REPAIR AND REFIT LIGHT VEHICLE TYRES AND TUBES
AURLTJ102
CARRY OUT LIGHT VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT OPERATIONS
AURLTD106
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ELECTRONIC BODY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
AURETR143
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
AURETR132
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
AURETR122
DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR NETWORK ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
AURETR120
INSTALL BASIC ANCILLARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
AURETR011
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
AURETH102
DEPOWER AND REINITIALISE BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES
AURETH101

4 days x 8 hour blocks, 9 times a year for 3 years.
Approximately 8 hours of study prior to and following the 9 block delivery sessions per year.

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

Entry into this qualification requires you must be employed as an apprentice motor mechanic at the time of enrolment.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LBL

National course code: AUR30620

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$1,000$5,001$23,678

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $445

Other study costs

Students are required to purchase prior to attending blocks PPE Safety footwear and overalls.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE