National Code |
AUR30620 |
CRICOS Course Code |
110520E |
Duration |
70 weeks (including holiday breaks) |
Total Course fees |
$AU 20,000 |
Tuition Fees |
$AU 18,200 |
Non-Tuition Fee |
$AU 1,800 |
Mode of study |
Face to face theory learning in a classroom on campus and practical training at Greenhill Institute’s Automotive Workshop with access to a simulated environment.
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Delivery location |
Classroom Training: Suite 2 - 17 David St Brunswick Vic 3056 Australia
Practical Training: Greenhill Institute’s Automotive Workshop
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Volume of learning |
1200 hours |
Please Note: Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Course Description
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.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, student must complete the following 36 units of competencies:
- 20 core units, plus
- 16 elective units
Unit code
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Unit of Competency
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Core/ Elective
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AURASA102
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Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
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Core
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AURAEA002
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Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
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Core
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AURTTK102
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Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
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Core
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AURTTA104
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Carry out servicing operations |
Core |
AURTTE104
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Inspect and service engines |
Core |
AURLTE102
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
Core |
AURTTC103
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Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
Core |
AURTTB101
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Inspect and service braking systems |
Core |
AURLTB103
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
Core |
AURLTD104
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
Core |
AURLTD105
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
Core |
AURETR112
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Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
Core |
AURETR123
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Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
Core |
AURETR125
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Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
Core |
AURETR129
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Diagnose and repair charging systems |
Core |
AURETR130
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Diagnose and repair starting systems |
Core |
AURETR131
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Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
Core |
AURLTZ101
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
Core |
AURTTA118
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Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
Core |
AURTTF101
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Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
Core |
AURAMA003
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Conduct information sessions in an automotive workplace |
Elective |
AURTTK001
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Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective |
AURAFA103
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Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
Elective |
AURTTA017
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Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
Elective |
AURVTA104
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Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs |
Elective |
AURTTZ102
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Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
Elective |
AURLTQ101
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
Elective |
AURLTQ102
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
Elective |
AURLTX101
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
Elective |
AURLTX103
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
Elective |
AURLTJ102
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Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
Elective |
AURTTJ012
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Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components |
Elective |
AURETR006
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Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
Elective |
AURTTX103
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Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
Elective |
AURAQA002
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Inspect technical quality work in an automotive workplace |
Elective |
AURACA101
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Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace |
Elective |
This will be delivered over 70 weeks including holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Age requirements
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Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
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Pre-training Review
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The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment on your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by Greenhill Institute is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill up the PTR form and submit it along with the application form.
Greenhill Institute will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
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English Language Requirements for International students.
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International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.
or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
or Oxford Placement test with a score of 61 or higher.
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Refer to Enrolment Kit available on this website for additional information.
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Academic Requirements
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To enter this course delivered at Greenhill Institute, applicants should have successfully completed year 12/ Senior Secondary School studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Senior Secondary School Examination (Year 12).
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Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly if any RPL is granted.
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Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)
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Students undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at Greenhill Institute are required to undertake an LLN test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support.
LLN tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot under the supervision of qualified LLN Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) according to the following qualification:
AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology ACSF performance Level 3
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Computer literacy requirements
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All students enrolling into this course at Greenhill Institute must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form.
Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support. Students can contact Greenhill Institute for any further information or assistance.
Students may contact Greenhill Institute for any further information or assistance on 1300136859.
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Materials and Equipment Required
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Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.
Students undertaking this course at Greenhill Institute must ensure that they have safety boots, workshop uniform (workshop overalls), workshop tools and other PPE’s including, apron and protective glasses required for practical sessions at the automotive workshop. Workshop tools will be available at the Automotive workshop located on campus. However, students must arrange their own safety boots, workshop uniform (workshop overalls) and other PPE’s including, apron and protective glasses required as material fees will only include Handouts and printed materials. However, Greenhill Institute can suggest suppliers. Please contact Greenhill Institute for further enquiries on 1300136859.
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Physical fitness
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Undertaking this qualification will involve manual handling e.g., heavy lifting, moving part and tyres, so all students should be able to handle physical work required for this course.
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Assessment Methods
All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods will include Knowledge questions/written test, Practical demonstration in automotive workshop.
Pathways
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, individuals can progress to AUR40216 - Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
Employment/Career pathway
This qualification provides a pathway to work in performing a broad range of tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry on a variety of light vehicles.
Possible job titles include:
- Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
- Mobile Plant Technician
- Light vehicle Engine Technician
- Light vehicle Repair Technician
Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Greenhill Institute doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it would be misleading.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Greenhill Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300136859 or email us at info@greenhillinstitute.vic.edu.au.
Course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please refer to the information provided in Enrolment Kit available on the website.