--- title: AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology description: The AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology course is designed to allow students to further their skills and experience in the automotive industry. image: https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/tile-automotive.jpg --- - [News](https://aptc.edu.au/news?hsLang=en) & [Events](https://aptc.edu.au/events?hsLang=en) - [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/partnership-hub?hsLang=en) - [Publications](https://aptc.edu.au/publications?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - 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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](https://aptc.edu.au/prior-learning-recognition-0?hsLang=en).* ## 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. ![APTC-Symbol-white](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-white.svg) #### Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning, find out more... 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