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AUR30616 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle
Mechanical Technology

Course Overview

The AUR30616 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 who currently or would like to undertake mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Activities include diagnose and repair of clutch systems, final drivelines, air-conditioning systems, manual transmissions, electronic compression engine systems, fuel injection systems steering and suspension systems, along with selecting seals, bearings and gaskets and using workshop equipment.

Graduates of this qualification will develop skills suited to work as a Motor Mechanic. Work roles include service and repairs to 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).

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AUR30616 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Course Delivery

Location: Fiji and PNG

Duration: Course duration is 22 weeks full time including 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 and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support.

Course Fees: The course fees are FJD3,500, PGK5,200. 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.

Entry Requirements

Must be a citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country
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
Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment

Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.

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

Course Contents

The AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will cover the following units of competency:

Unit Code	Unit Title
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTA004	Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB001	Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines
AURLTB003	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD004	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD005	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURTTF001	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURLTZ001	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR029	Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030	Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR031	Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR023	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURTTA018	Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURLTE002	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURTTC003	Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURETR024	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR043	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR044	Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETU003	Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURLTQ001	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURLTQ012	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURLTX001	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX013	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTB013	Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURTTF005	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTX013	Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURTTD002	Inspect and service steering systems
PNG electives
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems (PNG only)
AURTTF002	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (PNG only)
Fiji electives
AURETH012	Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles (Fiji only)
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (Fiji only)

* Bold Font indicates core units; Standard font indicates electives (20 core plus 16 electives units)

* Please note: elective units of competency may vary from campus to campus depending on local industry needs