APTC-Symbol-colour
AUR30620

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

tile-automotive

Course Overview

The AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology course is designed to offer students the opportunity to further their skills and experience within the automotive industry. This course is for individuals undertaking mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.

Activities include diagnosis and repair of clutch systems, final drivelines, manual transmissions, electronic compression engine systems, fuel injection systems, steering and suspension systems, selecting seals, bearings, and gaskets, as well as using workshop equipment.

Graduates of this qualification will develop skills suited to working as Motor Mechanics. Work roles include servicing and repairing engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering, electrical, and braking systems.

Graduates of this course will receive an internationally recognised Australian Qualification issued through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).

Location

Fiji or Papua New Guinea.

Duration

The course duration is 22 weeks full-time, including a one-week mid-semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.

Delivery Mode

Face to face. Training will be delivered in English, incorporating language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.

Course Fees*

The course fees are FJD3,500/ PKG5,200. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery and uniform.

*The Australian Government subsidises the cost of the course, including materials and consumables. Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees.

Course Content

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will cover the following units of competency.

20 Core Units
AURTTE104
Inspect and service engines
AURETR123
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR125
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTA104
Carry out servicing operations
AURLTD105
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTD104
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURETR131
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURTTA118
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURLTE102
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURETR129
Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURLTZ101
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTB101
Inspect and service braking systems
AURLTB103
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking 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
AURTTK102
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTF101
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTC103
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURETR130
Diagnose and repair starting systems
14 Elective Units
AURTTF105
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTB013
Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURLTQ102
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURTTA105
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTX103
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURLTX103
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURETR144
Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR124
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURLTX101
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTQ101
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURTTD002
Inspect and service steering systems
AURETR143
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURTTD004
Inspect and service suspension systems
CPCCCA3018
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Fiji
2 Elective Units
AURAFA103
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTA009
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
PNG
2 Elective Units
AURTTC001
Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTF102
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

*Elective units of competency may vary from campus to campus depending on local industry needs.

Entry Requirements

1

Citizenship

Citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country or Timor-Leste.

2

Experience

Have significant prior industry experience (more than one year) in the area in which they wish to train or have a local qualification and limited relevant industry experience (up to one year) in the area in which they wish to train.

3

Assessment

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy indicators and Vocational Knowledge Assessment.

*Courses offered, course dates, and fees may vary depending on student and industry demand.

Request Course Information