Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
National ID: AUR30616 | State ID: BAE6
This course will expand your knowledge and practical skills in light automotive servicing technologies, including engines, suspension and steering systems. You will learn how to carry out diagnostic procedures and undertake appropriate repairs, identifying and applying safe work practices in the light automotive industry. (NB. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can undertake this course).This course may also be available through Recognition of Prior Learning to eligible applicants.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
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.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Albany - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
4 semester/s |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 |
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR029 |
Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 |
Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR031 |
Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURLTB003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA004 |
Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA018 |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURTTB001 |
Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC003 |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE004 |
Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF001 |
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAFA003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR006 |
Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR022 |
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR024 |
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR043 |
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURLTD006 |
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
| AURLTF002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURLTQ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTQ012 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURLTX001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTX013 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURTTA005 |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTC001 |
Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURTTD002 |
Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTE005 |
Overhaul engines |
| AURTTF002 |
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTF005 |
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTK001 |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTX002 |
Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTX003 |
Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTX008 |
Overhaul manual transmissions |
| AURTTJ001 |
Balance wheels and tyres |
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Esperance - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
36 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Esperance |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 |
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR029 |
Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 |
Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR031 |
Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURLTB003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA004 |
Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA018 |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURTTB001 |
Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC003 |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE004 |
Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF001 |
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURETR024 |
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR043 |
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURLTD006 |
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations |
| AURLTQ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTQ012 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURLTX001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTX013 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURTTC001 |
Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURTTD002 |
Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTF002 |
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTF005 |
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTJ011 |
Balance wheels and tyres |
| AURTTX002 |
Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURTTX003 |
Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURVTW018 |
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
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Semester 1
Bunbury - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
36 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 |
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR029 |
Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 |
Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR031 |
Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURLTB003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA004 |
Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA018 |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURTTB001 |
Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC003 |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE004 |
Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF001 |
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAFA003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR022 |
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR024 |
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR043 |
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURLTF002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURLTQ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTQ002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURLTX001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTX003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURTTA005 |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTD002 |
Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTF002 |
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTF005 |
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTK001 |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTX003 |
Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
Apply now
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apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Bunbury - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
36 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Indicative fees and charges 2020 [click here]. These are estimated 2020 tuition and resources fees for the average course.
Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 |
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR029 |
Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 |
Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR031 |
Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURLTB003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA004 |
Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA018 |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURTTB001 |
Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC003 |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE004 |
Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF001 |
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AURAFA003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR022 |
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR024 |
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR043 |
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURLTF002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURLTQ001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies |
| AURLTQ002 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURLTX001 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions |
| AURLTX003 |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems |
| AURTTA005 |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTD002 |
Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTF002 |
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTF005 |
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
| AURTTK001 |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTX003 |
Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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