Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Overview

This course is offered as an apprenticeship for people employed as an apprentice in the light vehicle industry. Throughout this course apprentices will develop the skills and required competencies to perform safe work practices and a broad range of mechanical work on light vehicles within the service and repair sector of the Automotive industry.

Delivery Methods

• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic Campus)

When You Can Start

Any time, as this course runs in conjunction with your employment.

When You Can Enrol

Once you are notified that your apprenticeship has been activated, Wodonga TAFE Automotive department will contact you for enrolment details.

Duration

APPRENTICESHIP, PART-TIME: 4 YEARS

Schedule

Four day block release scheduled through year 1, 2 & 3 (8 blocks) according to training plan developed with employer and apprentice. The remainder of the learning and assessment is completed at your workplace.

Requirements

• You need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• You must be employed in the field and/or currently undertaking a apprenticeship.
• Please note food requirements - There are no canteen facilities available at our Logic Campus. There are vending machines with limited options and a BP Service Station located within 5 minutes drive of the campus, hence you are recommended to bring your own food and drinks when completing a course at Logic.
• Apprentices MUST have their own steel capped boots & appropriate clothing for workshop activities.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These will involve the assessment of your practical and theoretical knowledge through written assignments and practical project work.

Skills developed

This course covers a full range of skills required in the automotive trade including:


• Inspecting and servicing petrol and diesel engines,


• Manual and automatic transmissions,


• Steering,


• Suspension and brakes.


• Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems and emission controls systems

Compulsory Units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $2,465.00 (Tuition $2,465.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $493.00 (Tuition $493.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $8,874.00 (Tuition $8,874.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The units you will undertake in your studies vary depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Automotive Technician

Pathways

Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation - AUR20716 Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.