AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

 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.

Delivery location

Classroom Training: Suite 2 - 17 David St Brunswick Vic 3056 Australia

Practical Training: Greenhill Institute’s Automotive Workshop

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

Unit of Competency

Core/ Elective

AURASA102

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Core

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Core

AURTTK102

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Core

AURTTA104

Carry out servicing operations Core

AURTTE104

Inspect and service engines Core

AURLTE102

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines Core

AURTTC103

Diagnose and repair cooling systems Core

AURTTB101

Inspect and service braking 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

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

AURLTZ101

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems Core

AURTTA118

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies Core

AURTTF101

Inspect and service petrol fuel systems Core

AURAMA003

Conduct information sessions in an automotive workplace Elective

AURTTK001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace Elective

AURAFA103

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace Elective

AURTTA017

Carry out vehicle safety inspections Elective

AURVTA104

Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs Elective

AURTTZ102

Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 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

AURLTX103

Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems Elective

AURLTJ102

Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes Elective

AURTTJ012

Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components Elective

AURETR006

Solder electrical wiring and circuits Elective

AURTTX103

Inspect and service automatic transmissions Elective

AURAQA002

Inspect technical quality work in an automotive workplace Elective

AURACA101

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

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Pre-training Review

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.

English Language Requirements for International students.

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. 

Academic Requirements

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).

or

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.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)

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

Computer literacy requirements

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.

Materials and Equipment Required

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.  

Physical fitness

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.

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.