AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
This has been a growth industry over the past five years with employment available across many industries. The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will see you qualified as a Light Vehicle Automotive Service and Repair Technician.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Get qualified as a Light Vehicle Automotive Service and Repair Technician
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology will see you qualified as a Light Vehicle Automotive Service and Repair Technician working on the mechanical parts of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission and suspension systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Study with us and you'll enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Service light vehicles
- Diagnose and repair many vehicle systems including braking, transmissions, steering, suspension, cooling, charging and starting systems
- Workplace safety and health
I have the following attributes:
- Ability to work well with manual hand tools and technical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Good vision and hearing
- A current drivers license
- Communication and customer service skills
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $46.00 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $55.00 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $40.00 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.00 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $35.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $15.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $25.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $30.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $40.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $25.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $46.00 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $55.00 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $40.00 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $25.00 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $35.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $15.00 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $25.00 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $20.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $30.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $40.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $25.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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