Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30616
State Code:
BAE6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
985
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: • a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or • a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/12/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 14/04/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty six (36)
- twenty (20) core units, plus
- sixteen (16) elective units, of which:
- up to sixteen (16) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to six (6) units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All twenty units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXB11 AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXD73 AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
AXA82 AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD74 AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC30 AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC46 AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
AXC59 AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC53 AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC52 AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD81 AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
AXD75 AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA74 AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA72 AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Sixteen (16) electives must be completed, with at least ten (10) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
OAK24 AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AXC50 AURLTD006 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
AWY99 AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AXA29 AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
AWY92 AURVTW004 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 20 Unit of competency
AXA99 AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections 16 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE21 AURETH001 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXD56 AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD72 AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
AXD80 AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXD62 AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
OAK15 AURETD011 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OAK26 AURETR136 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA69 AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
AXA13 AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD77 AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD61 AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXC31 AURLTX002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions 30 Unit of competency
OAK20 AURLTX013 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC40 AURLTF002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 45 Unit of competency
OAK25 AURLTQ012 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts 20 Unit of competency
AXC37 AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
AXC34 AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions 30 Unit of competency
AXC42 AURLTF001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA55 AURTTL008 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
AXD82 AURETR020 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems 45 Unit of competency
AXA67 AURTTF006 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD83 AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 50 Unit of competency
AXA23 AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXA83 AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA70 AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
AXA33 AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts 16 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
AXA53 AURTTL007 Inspect and service LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA24 AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXA79 AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA12 AURVTA004 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs 30 Unit of competency
AXD92 AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components 20 Unit of competency
OAK10 AURTTB013 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
AXC47 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
OAK23 AURLTJ013 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXC39 AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
AXD96 AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
AXE93 AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD54 AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC56 AURLTD001 Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products 30 Unit of competency
AXB10 AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
OAK27 AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres 20 Unit of competency
AXD57 AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE20 AURETH002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXC54 AURLTD002 Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J394 AUR30612 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGA5 AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

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

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02420) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (LIGHT) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.

For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.