Study modeBlended
(face-to-face and online)
Campus locationsParramatta NSW
Melbourne VIC
Course Duration104 weeks
Full-Time
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Upcoming Intake DatesView Intakes
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.
The course is targetted to domestic and international students who wish to undertake this course in order to access employment as a Motor Mechanic (General) or an Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician as well as those with substantial experience gained through employment but who lack a formal qualification.
104 weeks
Full-Time
Blended Learning
Tuition Fee: $24,000 *
Enrolment Fee: $500 **
Resources Fee: $3000
(includes online learning materials, equipment and materials for practicals)APEX trains and assesses this course from the Melbourne and Parramatta Campus. These campuses are fully equipped with facilities including workshop, classrooms, computer lab, wireless internet, library facility, and a student sitting and recreation area.
The course will be available for those students who are 18 years or older and have completed Year 12. International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.
Students obtaining a competent result for all listed units of competency will achieve the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.
Possible employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors.
Qualifications awarded by Apex will be recognised by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students may progress to:
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuitst | 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 |
| 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 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
| AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective |
| AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems | Elective |
| AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems | Elective |
| AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems | Elective |
| AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components | Elective |
| AURLTD109 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | Elective |
| AURLTE104 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | Elective |
| AURTTR101 Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | Elective |
| AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective |
The 36 units of competency are delivered throughout the 104 weeks of tuition. The qualification is delivered over 8 terms of tuition.
All the above listed units of competency must be completed to receive the AUR30320 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification.
Assessments are conducted during training sessions and on completion of training for each unit to determine if the learner is competent. The assessments are conducted using knowledge and skills assessments. Assessment methods may include: Assignment, Questioning (Oral/Written), Case Study, Third Party Report, In Class Activities, Observations, Role Play and RPL.
Apex will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation. RPL and Credit Transfer are available for students to access prior to enrolment. More information is available in our student handbook.
All trainers and assessors hold vocational and training and assessment competencies at the level they teach or assess or higher, and have current and relevant industry skills.
Please note: APEX does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment or migration outcome on completion of the qualification.
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