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 AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.
This qualification is delivered as an apprentice based only course, comprising of 36 units of study. To successfully complete this course, you must gain competency in all 36 units.
Students must be currently employed as an apprentice mechanic signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
3 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 60 |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 30 |
| AURLTB003 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | 40 |
| AURLTD004 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | 30 |
| AURLTD005 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | 30 |
| AURLTE002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | 60 |
| AURLTZ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | 20 |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 20 |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 |
| AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 25 |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AURAEA003 | Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURAFA004 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURETR003 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components | 25 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 |
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 70 |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | 40 |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 |
| AURETU001 | Install air conditioning systems | 30 |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems | 35 |
| AURETU005 | Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems | 30 |
| AURKTA011 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems | 60 |
| AURLTA001 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components | 25 |
| AURLTD006 | Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations | 40 |
| AURLTJ002 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | 40 |
| AURLTJ011 | Select light vehicle wheels and tyres | 30 |
| AURLTQ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | 20 |
| AURLTQ002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | 20 |
| AURLTX001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | 40 |
| AURLTX002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | 50 |
| AURLTX013 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | 30 |
| AURNTA001 | Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies | 10 |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | 10 |
| AURTTF002 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 |
| AURTTF005 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 15 |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | 10 |
| AURTTX003 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | 10 |
| AURVTW001 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 30 |
| AURVTW002 | Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components | 30 |
| AURVTW009 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | 20 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 |
| 2020 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,937 |
| Concession | $2,049 |
| Apprenticeship | $4,387 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $1,945 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,182 |
| RPL Concession | $436 |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,273 |
| Self-Funded | $6,028 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2020 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | International, Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
