Pioneer International College

Automotive – AUR30620 Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Career Outcomes

Motor mechanic or Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician.

Qualification

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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR30620

Course Length

Pioneer International College will deliver the 36 units of the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology over 68 weeks.

This includes:

  • 60 weeks of full-time study
  • 8 weeks of holidays and breaks

Course durations will be adjusted for both overseas and domestic students, and the Confirmation of Enrolments (“CoE”) will state “this CoE is subjected to achievement of previous qualification” and the CoE dates will change if the student receives RPL or credit transfers which will change the duration of the course. The requirement for students to attend 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week will be unchanged.

Delivery Mode

There is a work based training/ Work placement of 180 hours as a part of the course. Each student is required to complete the WBT in order to obtain the completion certificate for AUR30620.

Assessments

The official Training Package of this qualification provides assessment guidelines and competency standards for all the unit assessments and competency to be conducted.

Students will be required to complete a range of assessments such as, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, case studies, case scenarios, reports, project work, portfolios and role play activities.

Course Structure

For students to acquire the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification, students must have successfully completed 36 units.

Unit CodeUnit Title
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTE104nspect and service engines
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURLTJ102Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURLTJ113Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives
AURTTJ011Balance wheels and tyres
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems

Students may apply for an exemption for units if they can successfully demonstrate competency. For further details please refer to Pioneer International College’s Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.

Entry Requirements

There is no pre-requisite training required to enrol in this program: students may enter AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a position at Pioneer International College:

Academic Requirements:

To enter this qualification, applicants must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent.

English Requirements:

Pioneer International College accepts the following English language tests – International English Language Testing System (IELTS), TOEFL, iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and TOEFL PBT.

IELTSOverall score 6
TOEFL60
PTE46
Age Requirements

All students must be 18 years old or above. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and PTR

Students undertaking this course must possess sound numeracy skills since they will be required to do calculations for some of the units. Through the LLN Test and interview, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course. Therefore, all students are required to undertake Pioneer International College’s LLN test before enrolment to assess their LLN skills. If learners do not meet the English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further Language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g., English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs at extra cost to the student (with other providers as Pioneer International College does not offer ELICOS courses).

Students might also be required to take a Pre-Training Review Test (PTR Test), which is essentially a self-assessment through which you can tell us a bit about your skills and your personal and professional background.

Computer Literacy Requirements

All learners enrolling into Pioneer International College programs must have basic computer skills. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic digital support.

Overseas Students

According to the ESOS Act (2000), Overseas Students can pay the full fee of the qualification of the course they are taking upfront if they wanted to but it is not a requirement to pay more than 50 per cent upfront. Flexible payment plans are implemented to cater to individual financial needs.

Domestic Full-Fee Paying Students

For domestic students, Pioneer International College only accepts payment less than AUD$1,500 from each student prior to commencement of qualification. After the commencement of the qualifications, Pioneer International College may require students to pay additional fees in advanced at any given time. Additional fees are attributed to tuition and other services for students, which does not exceed AUD $1500.

Intake Dates 2024

Please contact info@pioneer.edu.au for intake dates or call 02 9055 7757.

Further Studies

After achieving AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, individuals can choose to progress to AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.

Quick Glance

Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

CRICOS CODE
115594B
DURATION
68 Weeks
NO. OF SUBJECTS
36
Delivery
Blended
CAREER OUTCOMES
Motor Mechanic