AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Course Details
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
This course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds and must hold a valid student visa.
Who Should Apply
This course is targeted at international students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in working on light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of roles working on light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Further education pathways may include the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
What Can I Expect
Units
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| Unit code | Unit title | Core/elective |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Core |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Elective |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Elective |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Elective |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | Elective |
| AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | Elective |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | Elective |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | Elective |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | Elective |
Training and Assessment
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as in an automotive workshop and through a work placement.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 21 hours per week for 50 study weeks (5 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
You will participate in both classroom and practical training in the automotive workshop.
In addition, you will also need to complete approximately 2 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
Holiday breaks (10 weeks) are as indicated in your timetable. The work placement component is a total of 105 hours. The work placement will be completed in an approved automotive workshop and we will assist you to find a work placement or you can find your own. Your work placement will be discussed in detail with you once you start your course.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.
Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
You will be provided with learning materials relevant to each unit in your course.
Course Progress and Attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student Support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- a buddy program
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Resource Requirements
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in assessment
- social events
- a buddy program
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
What are the entry requirements?
Automotive International College has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age.
- have completed at least Year 12 or equivalent.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
- successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.
How much does it cost?
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Enrolment fee | AUD $350 (non-refundable to be paid on enrolment) |
| Materials fee | AUD $750 |
| Tuition fees | AUD $15,000 |
| Non-tuition fees | May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook |
Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. We provide details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.
How can i apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- a copy of your High School Certificate.
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
Where to from here?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- a copy of your High School Certificate.
- proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.