Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology - AUR30612

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Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 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.

Application

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units of competency, consisting of:

20 core units

plus

16 elective units, of which:

up to 16 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 6 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

Unit code	Unit title
Common – Environment
AURAEA3003	Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Common – Health and Safety
AURASA2002	Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic
AURETR2012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR3023	Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR3025	Test, charge and replace batteries
AURETR3029	Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR3030	Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR3031	Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Emission and Exhaust
AURLTZ3001	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Brakes
AURLTB3003	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Steering and Suspension
AURLTD3004	Repair steering systems (light vehicle)
AURLTD3005	Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Engines
AURLTE3002	Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical
AURTTA2004	Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA3018	Carry out diagnostic procedures
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Brakes
AURTTB2001	Inspect and service braking systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems
AURTTC3003	Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Engines
AURTTE2004	Inspect and service engines
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems
AURTTF2001	Service petrol fuel systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2002	Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
Common – Sales and Marketing
AURACA2001	Establish relations with customers
Common – Foundation Skills
AURAFA2003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Electrical – Technical – Steering and Suspension
AURETD3001	Service and repair electronically controlled steering systems
Electrical – Technical – Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle
AURETH3001	Depower battery electric vehicles
AURETH3002	Service and maintain battery electric vehicles	AURETH3001
Electrical – Technical – Body
AURETR3043	Service and repair electronic body management systems
Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic
AURETR2005	Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components
AURETR2010	Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR2011	Install and test basic ancillary electrical components
AURETR3020	Repair electronic systems
AURETR3022	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR3024	Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR3028	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR3032	Repair electrical systems
AURETR3036	Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
AURETR3044	Service and repair electronic drive management systems
Electrical – Technical – Air Conditioning and HVAC
AURETU2003	Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU3004	Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU3005	Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Steering and Suspension
AURLTD3006	Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Engines
AURLTE2001	Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Fuel Systems
AURLTF3001	Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Wheels and Tyres
AURLTJ2001	Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light)
AURLTJ2002	Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)
AURLTJ2003	Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives
AURLTQ3001	Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)
AURLTQ3002	Repair final drive – driveline (light vehicle)
Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Transmission
AURLTX3001	Repair transmissions – manual (light vehicle)
AURLTX3002	Repair transmissions – automatic (light vehicle)
AURLTX3003	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical
AURTTA2005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA2009	Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)
AURTTA3017	Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections
AURTTA3019	Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Brakes
AURTTB2003	Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURTTB3005	Assemble and fit braking systems and components
AURTTB3006	Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems
AURTTC2001	Inspect and service cooling systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Steering and Suspension
AURTTD2002	Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD2004	Inspect and service suspension systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems
AURTTF2002	Service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF3004	Repair diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF3005	Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems
AURTTF3006	Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Wheels and Tyres
AURTTJ2001	Balance wheels and tyres
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Measuring Equipment
AURTTK2001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Alternative Fuels
AURTTL3007	Service LPG fuel systems
AURTTL3008	Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives
AURTTQ2001	Service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ2003	Service final drive (driveline)
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURTTW2001	Carry out soft soldering techniques
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Transmission
AURTTX2002	Inspect and service transmissions (manual)
AURTTX2003	Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Emission and Exhaust
AURTTZ2002	Repair exhaust system components
Vehicle Body – Technical
AURVTA3004	Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action
Vehicle Body – Technical – Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURVTW2001	Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW2002	Carry out brazing procedures
AURVTW2003	Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW2004	Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures
AURVTW2008	Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

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