AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
The AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Clients will generally have an aptitude towards mechanical technology.
All students will need access to a training and assessing environment with suitable serviceable equipment in the workplace in order to successfully complete the practical components of this training.
Those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology; AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications may granted Credit towards this qualification.
Pre-Enrolment Information
Click here for Pre Enrolment InformationDuration
83 weeks
Delivery Mode
Face to face
Required Textbooks
Students are to source their own textbooks as they are not included in course fees. The required textbooks are:
Automotive Mechanics Vol 1 & 2 (9th ed) by May & Simpson
Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis 4th Edition by Tom Denton
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Students are to source their own safety shoes and the College will provide hearing and eye protection.
Hand Tools
The College will provide all hand tools and equipment for use during all practical classes.
Career Path
Light Vehicle Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic)
Assessment Methods
There are 3 assessment components which include -
1. Underpinning Knowledge Assessment (theory questions)
2. Case Scenario Assessment (simulation)
3. Practical Observation
Written Assessments will be completed electronically.
1. 18 years of age and over
2. Computer skills and your own personal computer to complete the assessments electronically
3. Proficiency in English (successfully complete the college Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment)
What is Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that provides Students with an opportunity to receive credit for the formal and non-formal learning that has been undertaken since leaving school. The RPL process considers all relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience that has been acquired throughout your working life. The RPL Assessment process enables the Assessor to collect a range of evidence to assist Students with either completing a full qualification or a partial qualification depending on the skills, knowledge and experience. If you have been granted a partial qualification throughout the RPL process, then you will be able to complete your qualification by undertaking the necessary gap training identified by our Assessor with our College. RPL Process 1. Complete the Enrolment Application Form. 2. Submit all relevant documentation to support your application such as your current Resume, workplace reference letters, photographs of any evidence from the workplace and any other documentary evidence relevant to the Application 3. Pay the required deposit; Once all of the above information has been submitted, a BPC representative will contact you to arrange an interview to discuss your Application and to explain the process of meeting the requirements of the RPL process in order to issue you the relevant qualification.Non Refundable Enrolment Application Fee
AUD $300
Tuition Fee
AUD $22,000
Training Consumables / Material Fee
AUD $150 (includes workshop consumables used for training puposes only)
Total Fee
AUD $23,600
This Qualification consists of 20 Core and 16 Elective Units.
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling system
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition management systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking system
AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURLTJ013 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURLTB004 Diagnose Complex Faults in Light Vehicle Braking Systems
AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre repair operations
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURLTD009 Diagnose complex Faults in Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTJ011 Balance Wheels and tyres
AURETU006 Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURLTE004 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
2020
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2021
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| 11 Jan | 11 Weeks | 05 Apr | 13 Weeks | 15 Feb | 11 Weeks | 10 May | 13 Weeks | 15 Mar | 12 Weeks | TBA | TBA | |
