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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers a broad range of mechanical work on cars and other light vehicles. It includes servicing, diagnosing and repairing engines, brakes, steering, suspension, ignition, fuel, electrical and emission systems. If you already work as a mechanic, your experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Car mechanics and light vehicle technicians who diagnose and repair vehicles and want a trade qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Motor mechanic
  • Light vehicle mechanic
  • Car mechanic
  • Automotive technician

Qualification structure

36 units in total. All 16 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 6 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

20 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  4. AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
  5. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  6. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  7. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  8. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  9. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  10. AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
  11. AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
  12. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  13. AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
  14. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  15. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  16. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  17. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  18. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  19. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  20. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

71 units
  1. AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
  4. AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
  5. AURETH012 (has a prerequisite)Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles
  6. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  7. AURETH018 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
  8. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  9. AURETH102 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
  10. AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
  11. AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
  12. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  13. AURETR054 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
  14. AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
  15. AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
  16. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  17. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  18. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  19. AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
  20. AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
  21. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  22. AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
  23. AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  24. AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
  25. AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
  26. AURLTD002Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems
  27. AURLTD101Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products
  28. AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
  29. AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
  30. AURLTF101Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems
  31. AURLTF102Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  32. AURLTJ111Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
  33. AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
  34. AURLTJ213Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  35. AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
  36. AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
  37. AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
  38. AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
  39. AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
  40. AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
  41. AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
  42. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  43. AURTTB013Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
  44. AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
  45. AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
  46. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  47. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  48. AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  49. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  50. AURTTF106Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
  51. AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres
  52. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  53. AURTTL003Install CNG fuel systems
  54. AURTTL007Inspect and service LPG fuel systems
  55. AURTTL009Install LPG fuel systems
  56. AURTTL104Inspect and service LNG fuel systems
  57. AURTTL105Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems
  58. AURTTL108Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems
  59. AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
  60. AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts
  61. AURTTW001Carry out soft soldering techniques
  62. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
  63. AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
  64. AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
  65. AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
  66. AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
  67. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  68. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  69. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  70. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  71. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH012 Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
  • AURETH018 Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system — prerequisite: AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry; AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETR054 Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR249 Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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