Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

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.

Course Entry Requirements

Britts College offers admission to all international students who are at least 18 years old on the course commencement date and meet the required academic and English proficiency standards .

Academic Requirements

Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.

• Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
• Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
• Have successfully students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.

English Language Evidence Exemptions

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
• you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

English Requirements

International students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College is able to provide.

Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist Britts College in identifying students’ needs for additional support during their study with Britts College.

Course Pathways

Once students have successfully completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, they can apply for jobs within the automotive industry which can include motor mechanic or automotive light vehicle mechanical repair technician.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• Other Certificate IV level qualifications from the AUR training package.

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed

Course Structure

A total of 36 Units (20 Core and 16 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 36 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	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
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	Core
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering 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

Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.

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