With this qualification you can perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry, the job role is referred to as light vehicle mechanical technician.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification is made up of 36 units. In most states of Australia, the maximum duration of this apprenticeship is 48 months for full time employees and 72 for part time.
You will learn mostly on the job, in a practical real world way! In addition to this you will be supported with online activities such as reading, research, projects. You will also have assessment work for each unit of learning.
Yes, your trainer will work with you to make sure that you are ready to be assessed in each unit, or cluster of units. You will need to complete your theory assessment, your workplace supervisor will confirm that you have undertaken the tasks as part of your work and then your assessor will observe you at work to confirm your competence. Sometimes you will need to be observed over a number of visits.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.
Refer to our Schdeule of Fees or Contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) for full details.

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative. Under this government scheme, you may be eligible as an Australian School Based Apprentice (ABSA) or a VET in Schools student under the Training Guarentee for subsidised training courses as QAT is a “WorkReady” Training Provider.
This course is subsidised by the South Australian Governments’ WorkReady initiative for eligible students. Only students who meet the eligibility criteria, in adition to the following condition, will qualify for subsidised training.
● Training Contract – A student signed into a training contract with an employer i.e. an Apprentice.
For more information on “WorkReady” go to : www.skills.sa.gov.au To see if you are eligible for subsidised training courses go to the following link.
http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility
Alternatively, contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) and we can assist with determining your eligiblity.
The Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology is a great pathway into a Certificate III Qualification as part of an apprenticeship, and yes, we can help get you there.
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTA008 Produce patterns and templates
AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
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