On completion of this course, you will be able to service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, transmission and suspension systems. Repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering systems. You will also acquire skills in repairing ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems.
This qualification prepares you for the automotive service and repairs industry, working specifically with light vehicles, as an automotive light vehicle mechanical repair technician.
Further training pathways from this qualification include Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
A compulsory practical placement is required for successful completion of the course and a Working with Children Check is required before starting work placement. Students are required to purchase a uniform and may need to show evidence of up-to-date vaccination status for placement.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE. |
| Fees per Semester (AUD) | $3,750 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $15,000 |
| Course Start Dates | 22 January, 22 April, 15 July, 14 October |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of year 11 or Australian Year 11. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face learning. Classes are timetabled 4 days per week, and placements are full-time. |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $32.50 |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 60 | $78.00 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $19.50 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | 60 | $78.00 |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 25 | $32.50 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $32.50 |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | 35 | $45.50 |
| AURKTA111 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems | 60 | $78.00 |
| AURLTD106 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURLTE001 | Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 15 | $19.50 |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 15 | $19.50 |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 5 | $15.00 |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | 10 | $15.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
