AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Study mode | Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 36 |
Overview
Becoming a light vehicle mechanic requires not only a passion for cars but a desire to stay up to date with rapidly changing technology. CQUniversity not only provides the latest in training techniques but also enables apprentices to experience a broad array of vehicles and scenarios to ensure they can meet the demands of today and the future. This course is for apprenticeship training only. You must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
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Career Opportunities
This course prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. Job roles related to this qualification include Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician.
The new unit will increase student outcomes, career opportunities and occupational pathways.
Structure & Availability
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:This course is for apprentices only. Apprenticeships are typically delivered within a 4 year period.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts |
| AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURTTZ002 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance Wheels and tyres |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTB013 | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies |
| AURLTD106 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems |
| AURTTA113 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems |
FFS Delivery Units
Duration:AURETH011 - 2 days (16hrs) face to face delivery with practical activities to cover all criteria and award the CA.
AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles |
RPL Structure
Duration:RPL only
RPL Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
RPL Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURLTD106 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
| AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTB013 | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance Wheels and tyres |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTZ002 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding |
| AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURACA101 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURVTW103 | Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems |
To learn more about the course structure for this course, please visit the handbook.
Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City and Gladstone Campuses.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
The additional FFS unit AURETH011 is for qualified light vehicle or heavy vehicle tradespersons to update and gain a new electric/hybrid unit.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more
How to apply
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