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Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology

Course Code: AAUR30405 CRICOS Code: 069881C

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
1 Year/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology prior to commencement of the Certificate IV in Automotive Technology and the Diploma of Automotive Technology. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 2 years.)	Wantirna (Term 1, Term 3)	$13,750 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This course will provide students with hands on workshop skills and knowledge relating to the automotive repair industry. Students will become competent in all aspects of automotive servicing and repair in a simulated workplace environment.

(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

Aims & Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide a sound understanding of the motor industry and the skills to service and repair motor vehicles.

Course Structure:

To achieve this qualification the candidate must complete 36 units of competency which comprise three core units, 27 units from the Technical Inventory and six units from the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package. Candidates can complete this program part-time* up to four years duration as a registered automotive apprentice.

International students are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours per week for two semesters. The apprenticeship program for domestic students is self-paced learning in a blended learning environment; the international program is lock step sequential delivery of units. Both programs use practical demonstration of skills as the preferred learning model.

*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.

Units of Study:

Apprentice program

Core units (compulsory)

AURC270103A Apply safe working practices
AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry

AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures

Technical Inventory units
AURT200108A Carry out servicing operations
AURT201170A Inspect and service engines
AURT202166A Repair cooling systems
AURT203170B Service petrol fuel systems
AURT203670A Service diesel fuel injection systems
AURT210170A Inspect and service brake systems
AURT210736A Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURT215170A Inspect and service steering systems
AURT216170A Inspect and service suspension systems
AURT217606A Balance wheels and tyres
AURT217766A Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)
AURT222670A Service air conditioning
AURT225667A Use and maintain measuring equipment
AURT270278A Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AURTL301166A Repair engines and associated engine components (LV)
AURT303166B Repair petrol fuel systems
AURT304270A Service LPG fuel systems
AURT304666A Repair and replace emission control systems
AURT306170A Inspect, service and/or repair clutch assemblies and assoc op syst comps
AURTL306666A Repair transmissions [Manual] (LV)
AURTL307166A Repair transmissions [Automatic]
AURT310166A Repair brake systems
AURTL312666A Repair final drive assemblies. (LV)
AURTL313166A Repair final drive drivelines (LV)
AURTL315166A Repair steering systems (LV)
AURTL316166A Repair suspension systems (LV)
AURTL317108A Carry out wheel alignment operations

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package units
AURE218676A Test, service and charge batteries.
AURE218708A Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
AURE320666A Repair ignition systems
AURE319166A Repair charging systems
AURE321171A Service and repair electronic engine management systems
AURE321271A Service and repair electronic drive management systems

International program

Core units (compulsory)
AURC270103A Apply safe working practices
AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures

Technical Inventory units
AURC270789A Communicate effectively in the workplace
AURT270278A Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AURT200108A Carry out servicing operations
AURT206670A Inspect and service transmissions (manual)
AURT207170A Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)
AURT212670A Service final drive assemblies
AURT213170A Service final drive (driveline)
AURT216170A Inspect and service suspension systems
AURT215170A Inspect and service steering systems
AURT217606A Balance wheels and tyres
AURT217665A Remove, fit and inspect wheel assemblies (light)
AURT303166B Repair petrol fuel systems
AURT210170A Inspect and service braking systems
AURT306170A Inspect and/or repair clutch assemblies and associated operating system components
AURTL306666A Repair transmissions (manual)
AURT365508A Carry out vehicle safety/roadworthy inspection
AURT201170A Inspect and service engines
AURT202166A Repair cooling systems
AURTL312666A Repair final drive assemblies (LV)
AURTL313166A Repair final drive (driveline) (LV)
AURTL315166A Repair steering systems (LV)
AURTL316166A Repair suspension systems (LV)
AURTL301166A Repair engines and associated engine components (LV)
AURT310166A Repair hydraulic braking systems
AURT304270A Service LPG fuel systems
AURT365130A Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action
AURT304666A Repair and replace emission control systems

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package units
AURC251356A Read in the workplace
AURC251179A Write routine texts in the workplace and complete automotive documentation
AURE218676A Test, service and charge batteries
AURE218708A Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
AURE320666A Repair ignition systems
AURE321171A Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Completion of the Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technical - Light Vehicle will provide the technical knowledge and skills for employment as a motor mechanic.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

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Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.