AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Start your engines, the road to an auto career starts here.
Learn all about diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, workplace safety and health and more in a quality workshop with experienced lecturers.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton | Kalgoorlie
When Available all year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship | Workplace
It's time to gear up for your automotive career.
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
By completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you will be ready for a career in the automotive servicing industry. You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the automotive industry, including diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, and workplace safety and health.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
Half price fees apply!
Some things you'll learn:
- How to test and repair basic electrical circuits
- How to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- How to carry out servicing operations and diagnostic procedures
This course is right for you if:
- You have an employer willing to offer an apprenticeship
- You enjoy working with mechanical equipment
- You like practical, hands on work
- You're analytical and have strong critical thinking skills
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and sixteen (16) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $23.39 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $39.63 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $57.63 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $39.63 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $47.74 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $39.63 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $34.39 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $34.39 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $34.39 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $57.63 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $34.39 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $51.13 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $37.67 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $31.37 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $26.53 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $33.12 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $36.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $336.94 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $10.37 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $31.37 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $36.50 |
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $67.97 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $57.63 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $34.39 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $8.15 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $16.74 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $29.94 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $19.98 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $11.57 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $25.43 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $14.70 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.78 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.37 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and sixteen (16) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700