Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

To enrol, applicants must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have sound language and literacy skills equivalent to Year 10 English
• Have basic computer skills
• Have access to required resources (see below)

There are no formal prerequisites.

South Sydney College (SSC) may require you to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills evaluation. This helps SSC understand your learning needs and ensure you receive the right support to succeed in your course.

Eligibility
This course is available to domestic students only.

Resources Required

Students must provide or have access to:

• A laptop with basic document software and internet access
• Personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-capped boots, and protective gloves
• A basic mechanic’s hand tool kit suitable for workshop activities

All training facilities, workshop equipment, and learning resources are provided by South Sydney College.

The Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology includes a total of 36 units of competency, comprising 20 core units and 16 elective units.

The subjects students may study include:

Core Units (20)

• AURAEA002 – Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURASA102 – Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURTTK102 – Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR112 – Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURTTF101 – Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
• AURLTE102 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
• AURTTE104 – Inspect and service engines
• AURETR130 – Diagnose and repair starting systems
• AURETR131 – Diagnose and repair ignition systems
• AURETR123 – Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
• AURETR125 – Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETR129 – Diagnose and repair charging systems
• AURLTD104 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
• AURLTZ101 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
• AURTTC103 – Diagnose and repair cooling systems
• AURLTB103 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
• AURTTB101 – Inspect and service braking systems
• AURLTD105 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
• AURTTA118 – Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
• AURTTA104 – Carry out servicing operations

Elective Units (16)

• AURTTK001 – Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURLTX102 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
• AURTTF102 – Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
• AURLTQ101 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
• AURLTQ102 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
• AURLTX101 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
• AURLTX103 – Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
• AURTTD002 – Inspect and service steering systems
• AURLTJ102 – Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
• AURTTJ011 – Balance wheels and tyres
• AURLTJ113 – Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
• AURTTZ002 – Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
• AURTTC001 – Inspect and service cooling systems
• AURTTD004 – Inspect and service suspension systems
• AURAFA103 – Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• AURTTA017 – Carry out vehicle safety inspections