AUR30620

Regular strong demand of automotive mechanics with diverse career options

The AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an excellent choice for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the automotive industry. It provides a broad and versatile skill set, opening doors to numerous job opportunities, and offers the potential for career growth and specialisation as individuals gain experience in the field. This qualification trains individuals to become light vehicle mechanics who service, diagnose, and repair a range of light vehicle systems.

Reasons to choose this qualification

Strong demand for automotive mechanics

Diverse career options in automotive repair shops, dealerships, or self-employment

Opportunities to work with a variety of vehicles

High Demand for Automotive Mechanics

There is a constant demand for skilled light vehicle mechanics to maintain and repair cars, SUVs, and small trucks, ensuring a stable job market.

Versatility

Graduates can work in a wide range of automotive service settings, from local repair shops to dealerships, offering opportunities for specialisation or general automotive maintenance. With ongoing opportunities to work with a variety of vehicles.

Career Opportunities and Growth

Graduates can find employment in various roles such as field technicians, diagnostic technicians, or even upskill themselves in emerging fields like electric vehicle maintenance. The ability to grow within the automotive industry and be promoted to other leadership and management roles such as Workshop Foreman’s, Service managers and Dealer Principles or business owners of their own independent workshop.

Curriculum

Year Unit Code Unit of Competence Core (C) or Elective (E) Nominal hours
1 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (C) 25
1 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (C) 20
1 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (E) 20
1 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (C) 20
1 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits (E) 20
1 AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations (C) 20
1 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (E) 10
1 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems (C) 20
1 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (C) 20
1 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (C) 15
1 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (C) 20
1 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems (E) 15
1 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems (E) 10
1 AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems (C) 30
2 AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems (C) 30
2 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (C) 40
2 AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies (E) 15
2 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems (C) 30
2 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems (C) 30
2 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems (C) 30
2 AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems (C) 25
2 AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems (C) 20
2 AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (C) 60
2 AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (E) 20
2 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (E) 50
2 AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems (C) 40
3 AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (E) 70
3 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies (E) 15
3 AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts (E) 20
3 AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems (E) 30
3 AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions (E) 10
3 AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions (E) 10
3 AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines (C) 60
3 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies (E) 30
3 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (E) 80
3 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (C) 20

575

Total Hours for Core Units

425

Total Hours for Elective Units

1000

Total Hours for Certificate