WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles within the automotive service and repair sector.
WHAT JOB COULD IT HELP ME GET?
The AUR30620 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.
JOB ROLES RELATED TO THIS QUALIFICATION INCLUDE:
- Light Vehicle Technician
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
PATHWAYS INTO THE QUALIFICATION
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis*, AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling* or other relevant qualifications. *Please note Work Skills does not offer this qualification
WHAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED?
36 units of competency are required to complete this qualification within the specific requirements as set out below:
- 20 core units
- 16 elective units within the specific requirements as set out in the units of competency brochure
HOW DO I DO IT?
Work Skills delivers all qualifications and units of competency through blended learning, based on face-to-face and one-on-one training with a Work Skills trainer. This may also include utilising digital learning guides, videos, the internet and the Work Skills Online Learning and Assessment System (WOLAS). The learning may comprise all or some of these methods. It will depend on location, the pace at which the student wants to learn and employer requirements. This is all negotiated at the Initial Checkpoint Meeting.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
If you’ve had lots of experience in this industry or similar in the past; you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Recognition of Prior Learning means that you don’t require training. Instead, you just need to be assessed on each unit. You will need to draw on all your past experiences so that you can demonstrate that you have already acquired the knowledge and skills. You may be eligible for some units through the RPL process whilst other units may require some training.