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AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

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Key details

Duration

3 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 3 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.

Course code

AUR30620

Overview



Offered to Apprentices only. This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team for further information on how to apply.

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.

 

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Automotive Service and Repair include:

>Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to:

  • AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (CDU doesn't deliver this course)

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $3,478.00 - $4,347.50
  Full Fee  $18,800.00 - $23,500.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. 2025 TAFE fees will be published as soon as they become available.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

International VET Package

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What will I study?

To achieve AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology a total of thirty-six (36) units of competency must be completed comprising twenty (20) Core and sixteen (16) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The electives offered may vary between campuses.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 940 - 1175.

Course structure

To achieve AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology a total of thirty-six (36) units of competency must be completed comprising twenty (20) Core and sixteen (16) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The electives offered may vary between campuses.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 940 - 1175.

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace25
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace20
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits40
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems60
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles15
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems30
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems30
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems30
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems30
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems40
AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems30
AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines60
AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems20
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations20
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies20
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems20
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems20
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines20
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems25
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace20
 Total nominal hours for core units575
Elective units of competency (Select 16)
AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems25
AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles20
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles10
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems70
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems50
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems80
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems40
AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems50
AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies20
AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts20
AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions40
AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems30
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems20
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems15
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions10
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions10
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (unnamed)20
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits (unnamed)20
AURETR135Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (unnamed)15
AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults (unnamed)80
 Total nominal hours for elective units365 - 600
 Total nominal hours for the qualification940 - 1175


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals. 

To gain entry into AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology candidates require:

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT

Students will also need to wear work clothing suited to the automotive industry such as:

  • Steel cap boots
  • Safety glasses
  • Protective clothing

 

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AUR - Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina



Study Mode: On campus, online, both, workplace assessment



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
AUTOMOTIVE
Occupation types
Motor Mechanic (General)
Area of study
Automotive

Contact details

Automotive, Transport and Civil
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

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