Join our popular Motor Mechanics course!
This qualification trains individuals to become light vehicle mechanics who service, diagnose, and repair a range of light vehicle systems. 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.
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: 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.
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 |
Total Hours for Core Units = 575
Total hours for Elective Units = 425
Total hours for Certificate = 1000