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AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

National ID AUR30620 State ID BGA5

Start your engines, the road to an auto career starts here.

Learn all about diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, workplace safety and health and more in a quality workshop with experienced lecturers.

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This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

CampusesGeraldton. Northam. Kalgoorlie.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Apprenticeship. Workplace.

It's time to gear up for your automotive career.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

By completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you will be ready for a career in the automotive servicing industry. You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the automotive industry, including diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, and workplace safety and health.

The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.

Half price fees apply! 

Some things you'll learn:

  • How to test and repair basic electrical circuits
  • How to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • How to carry out servicing operations and diagnostic procedures 

This course is right for you if:

  • You have an employer willing to offer an apprenticeship
  • You enjoy working with mechanical equipment
  • You like practical, hands on work 
  • You're analytical and have strong critical thinking skills

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use out sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and sixteen (16) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $56.08
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines $81.00 $24.00 $56.08
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems $32.40 $9.60 $32.23
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
$32.40 $9.60 $327.92
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
$32.40 $9.60 $30.53
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
$32.40 $9.60 $35.52
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $66.15
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
$72.90 $21.60 $56.08
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
$48.60 $14.40 $33.47
Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
$38.88 $11.52 $7.93
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
$32.40 $9.60 $29.14
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
$25.92 $7.68 $19.44
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $11.26
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $24.75
Inspect and service manual transmissions
$32.40 $9.60 $14.30
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
$32.40 $9.60 $15.36
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use out sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Northam
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and sixteen (16) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $56.08
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines $81.00 $24.00 $56.08
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems $32.40 $9.60 $32.23
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $22.77
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
$16.20 $4.80 $10.10
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
$97.20 $28.80 $71.38
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $66.15
Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
$38.88 $11.52 $7.93
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
$32.40 $9.60 $6.81
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
$32.40 $9.60 $29.14
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
$25.92 $7.68 $19.44
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $11.26
Balance wheels and tyres
$16.20 $4.80 $2.69
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $24.75
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
$32.40 $9.60 $15.36
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use out sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and sixteen (16) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $56.08
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines $81.00 $24.00 $56.08
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems $48.60 $14.40 $33.47
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems $32.40 $9.60 $32.23
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $66.15
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
$72.90 $21.60 $56.08
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
$48.60 $14.40 $33.47
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
$32.40 $9.60 $6.81
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
$48.60 $14.40 $16.29
Inspect and service cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $19.44
Inspect and service steering systems
$32.40 $9.60 $21.68
Inspect and service suspension systems
$32.40 $9.60 $20.57
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
$25.92 $7.68 $19.44
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $11.26
Balance wheels and tyres
$16.20 $4.80 $2.69
Inspect and service manual transmissions
$32.40 $9.60 $14.30
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
$32.40 $9.60 $15.36
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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