This course is for people working in the automotive industry who want a career as an automotive light vehicle mechanic. Students will learn how to service, repair and diagnose faults in motor vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes. Students will learn how to diagnose service and repair faults in light vehicle engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering, brakes and electrical systems and components.
Course code | AUR30620 |
Start date | Monthly intakes are available. Please contact the admissions team for further information.International Students: +613 9450 0500
Local Students: 131389 |
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Entry Requirements
RTO requirements
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound is written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Duration
- International: Typically this course will be delivered approximately over 70 weeks including 10 weeks of break.
- Domestic: 70 weeks 20 hours per week (full-time delivery).
- You will be expected to put in 5 to 6 hours per week of self-paced learning when you enrol in a full-time course.
- The duration of the course may vary based on the mode of delivery i.e. classroom-based, work-based, full-time or part-time, etc.
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary depending upon the number of contact days per week.
Pathways
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.
Employment or occupational pathway
This course is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy commercial vehicle service and repair sector. The occupational title for this position is Automotive Mechanic.
Units of study
Core Units | ||
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | Course hrs |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 20 |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 44 |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 28 |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 28 |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 |
AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | 80 |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 |
AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 28 |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 28 |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 60 |
AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | 44 |
AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 40 |
AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | 40 |
AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | 40 |
AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | 40 |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 |
AURTTA118 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 40 |
Elective Units | ||
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | Course hrs |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 20 |
AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | 20 |
AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | 20 |
AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | 60 |
AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | 40 |
AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 40 |
AURLTF102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | 40 |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 20 |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 60 |
AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 80 |
AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems | 20 |
AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems | 20 |
AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURTTA009 | Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations | 20 |
AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | 20 |
Assessment Methods
MITT uses a range of assessment methods which may include:
- Written assessment (open book)
- Projects
- Case study
- Observation
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of MITT’s reassessment policy.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life, you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. Example: Mark has been working as a motor mechanic in a workshop for 5 years, but he never did get around to completing his qualification, his employer asks him to complete his Certificate III in Automotive, but he wasnʼt keen to study. In this case scenario, MITT can help Mark through the process and he could complete his qualification in less than a year.
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