Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
128 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 9 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $15,000 - $27,500, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $15,000 - $27,500
- Course length
- 12 mo - 2 yrs
- Providers
- 128 providers
- Cities
- 9 cities
Some providers include a work placement
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $10,000 - $36,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
AUR30620 · Vehicle Mechanics
What it prepares you for
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares you for work as an Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician.
You complete 36 units: 20 core and 16 electives chosen by the provider.
Some providers include a work placement.
From the national register
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.
What you study
20 core units every student completes, plus 16 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
- AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician
Light Vehicle Technicians primarily service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, transmission and suspension systems. They may repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems can also be part of their duties.
Registration and next steps
- No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IICertificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology1 providerAUD $5,000
- 02Certificate III · This courseCertificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology128 providersAUD $15,000 - $27,500
- 03Certificate IVCertificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling4 providersAUD $6,500 - $8,000
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