Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

National ID: AUR30620 State ID: BGA5

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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

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.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

This course is available as an apprenticeship. Please see our Apprenticeships page for more information.(opens in a new tab)

Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:

Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA.

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2023

Details

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 3.5 - 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 year training period.

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

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

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete thirty-six (36) units of competence (20 core plus 16 elective units) from those listed below. On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$54.40
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$37.41
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$45.07
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	$81.00	$24.00	$54.40
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	$32.40	$9.60	$31.26
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$318.06
AURETH101	Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles	$16.20	$4.80	$9.79
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems	$32.40	$9.60	$34.45
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$64.16
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	$72.90	$21.60	$54.40
AURLTD106	Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTE001	Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies	$38.88	$11.52	$7.70
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	$32.40	$9.60	$28.26
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	$38.88	$11.52	$10.92
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	$25.92	$7.68	$24.01
AURTTX102	Inspect and service manual transmissions	$32.40	$9.60	$13.87
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	$32.40	$9.60	$14.90
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	$48.60	$14.40	$9.79

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 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

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

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

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$54.40
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$37.41
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$50.00
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	$81.00	$24.00	$54.40
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	$32.40	$9.60	$31.26
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$64.16
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	$72.90	$21.60	$54.40
AURLTD106	Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations	$48.60	$14.40	$50.00
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURLTQ102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$18.86
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems	$32.40	$9.60	$21.02
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems	$32.40	$9.60	$19.96
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	$38.88	$11.52	$10.92
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres	$16.20	$4.80	$2.61
AURTTX102	Inspect and service manual transmissions	$32.40	$9.60	$13.87
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	$32.40	$9.60	$14.90
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	$48.60	$14.40	$9.79

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 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

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

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

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Northam
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$54.40
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$37.41
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$45.07
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	$81.00	$24.00	$54.40
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	$48.60	$14.40	$32.46
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	$32.40	$9.60	$31.26
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETH101	Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles	$16.20	$4.80	$9.79
AURETR122	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems	$97.20	$28.80	$69.24
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$64.16
AURLTE001	Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies	$38.88	$11.52	$7.70
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURLTQ102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems	$48.60	$14.40	$15.80
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	$32.40	$9.60	$28.26
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	$38.88	$11.52	$10.92
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres	$16.20	$4.80	$2.61
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	$25.92	$7.68	$24.01
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	$32.40	$9.60	$14.90
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	$48.60	$14.40	$9.79

Option

Credit Transfer Units

Students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.;;

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies	$24.30	$7.20	$0.00

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 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Available all year round, 2023

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

Half price fees apply!

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