Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Grandford College Australia

Qualification 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 Details

Packaging Rules

36 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including

20 core units

16 elective units

Units of Competency

Unit Code	Unit Title	Core (C) Elective (E)
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	C
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	E
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	C
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	C
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	C
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	C
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	C
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	C
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres	E
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	C
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	C
AURTTF105	Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems	E
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	C
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	C
AURTTX103	Inspect and service automatic transmissions	E
AURTTQ001	Inspect and service final drive assemblies	E
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	C
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	C
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	C
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	C
AURETR135	Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation	E
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	C
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	C
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	C
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	E
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	C
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems	E
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace	E
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	E
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms	E
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	C
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems	E
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	E
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	E
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	E
AURETR027	Install ancillary electronic systems and components	E

International Students Admission Requirements

The AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

Age requiremnt: Minimum age of 18 years and above
Academic Entry requirement: Satisfactory completion of year 12 or higher

Pre-Training Review Requirements

Onshore International Students- Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students– Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call or phone call to the prospective learner.

English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

IELTS (General or Academic) overall	PTE Academic	TOEFL IBT	CAE Scale	ELICOS (General English)
6.0	50–57	60-78	169-175	n/a
5.5	42–49	46-59	162-168	+ 15 weeks
5.0	36–41	35-45	154-161	+ 20 to 30 weeks

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

English Placement Test done in campus.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) Literacy

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Digital (D) literacy test prior to the enrolment.

Other Requirements

Students required to invest approximately 3 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.
Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. carrying diagnostic equipment and scan tools/equipment, removing and carrying vehicle electrical systems)

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include:

Written Assessments
Practical Demonstration
Unit Skill Test
Presentation

Pathways From The Qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other relevant qualifications.

Employment Pathways

Graduates may find employment in automotive Industry as a:

Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician
Motor Mechanic (General)

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

For more information about the course please contact us on info@grandford.edu.au

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