AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Get qualified as a Light Vehicle Automotive Service and Repair Technician
This has been a growth industry over the past five years with employment available across many industries.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Fine tune your automotive career
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will see you qualified as a Light Vehicle Automotive Service and Repair Technician working on the mechanical parts of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission and suspension systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Study with us and you'll enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Service light vehicles
- Diagnose and repair many vehicle systems including braking, transmissions, steering, suspension, cooling, charging and starting systems
- Workplace safety and health
I have the following attributes:
- Ability to work well with manual hand tools and technical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Good vision and hearing
- A current drivers license
- Communication and customer service skills
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $925.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $925.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| 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 |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles |
| AURETH102 | Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles |
| 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 |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres |
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