AUR30620 – Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

CRICOS Course CODE: 103628G

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.

• Minimum age of 18 years and above 

• Satisfactory completion of Year 11 or higher from applicant’s home country 

• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts) 

• English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below) 

 Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR 

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR 

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR 

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Onshore International Students 

• Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. 

Offshore International Students 

• Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner. 

Other Conditions:

• Students required to invest on average 3 hours a week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks. 

Graduates may find employment in automotive Industry as a:

• Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
• Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician
• Motor Mechanic (General)

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other relevant qualifications (From other organisation).

Full time: over a period of 52 weeks  

• 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 6 weeks holiday breaks. 

• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week. 

• Training support hours include the assistance provided after the classroom session or on request by learners either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake the learning activities and other academic matters. 

Tuition Fees: $14500

Non tuition fee:

• Application fees: $500
• Material fees: $1000 (This include work clothing, an automotive based tool kit and textbooks)

Total Fees: $16000

Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided leaning and theory assessments at home and simulated workplace environment. 

Summative Theory assessment is conducted outside of the classroom environment. Summative Practical assessment occurs at the practical location. 

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  

Learners can demonstrate competency through formal, non-formal and informal learning: 

• Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree); 

• Non-formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction, but does not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business); and 

• Informal learning refers to learning that results through the experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities (for example the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative). 

• Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL before or immediately after formal enrolment but before the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any class/workshop opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. 

• To know more about how RPL is conducted please refer to the following documents:  
  
  • RPL policy and procedure  
  • RPL kit for the qualification 

 How prospective learners will be made aware of RPL 

Prospective learners will be informed of the RPL policy and process before enrolment into the program, via discussions, orientation, Pre-Enrolment and Post Enrolment learner information. 

Credit Transfers (CT) 

• RTO recognises the AQF Qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. 

• Learners must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results to be considered for CT.  Learners should advise and provide evidence of their acquired or pending qualifications/statements of attainment before or during the enrolment process. 

Adelaide 

NSW 

Melbourne 

Note: Student needs to complete their work placement at allocated work placement site/s by the RTO.

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