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Qualification Overview
Begin your mechanical career with this trade qualification, designed to accelerate your entry into the automotive industry. The Australian Government’s Job forecast highlights a significant increase in demand for qualified mechanics, with around 23,000 job opportunities expected over the next five years.
This course provides both the knowledge to run a small automotive business and hands-on experience in repairing key vehicle systems, such as engines, transmissions (clutch, gearbox, and differential), and suspension (steering, brakes, wheels, and tires).
Upon successful completion, you will be equipped to work as an automotive mechanic, light vehicle technician, or in managerial roles within automotive service, repair, and retail sectors.
Career Outcomes
This nationally recognised qualification is intended to prepare individuals for a broad range of tasks, such as how to service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles including the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential), and suspension systems (steering, brakes, wheels and tyres) on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
- Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
What will you learn to earn this qualification
To earn this qualification, you must complete 36 units – 20 core units and 16 elective units from the table below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | CORE/ ELECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Core |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | Elective |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURLTJ011 | Select light vehicle wheels and tyres | Elective |
| AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | Elective |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | Elective |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts | Elective |
| AURTTX102 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURTTX103 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective |
| AURTTF105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Elective |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Elective |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | Elective |
Qualification Entry Requirements
There are no Training Package entry requirements but it is preferred that the students have a mechanical or electrical aptitude.
Allora College Entry Requirements
- Students should have completed formal study to demonstrate a sufficient skill level of language, literacy and numeracy to achieve the qualification.
- Allora college will conduct a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) as-assessment before enrolment to assess the language, literacy and numeracy skill level for prospective students. There is no need to be discouraged about this as the LLN is a great tool to allow us to identify any extra sup-port you may require.
- Students should be physically strong to be able to conduct tasks which may include but not limited to manual handling, heavy lifting and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
Delivery And Assessment
- Face to face
- Workshop Based Sessions
- Simulations
Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and practical assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.
Duration
The anticipated time to complete the
course is 3 –4 years workshop-based/ Domestic Students.
Pathways
After completing this course, you could enrol into the:
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
For other relevant qualifications or explore further study options in the automotive sector please refer to www.training.gov.au
Certificate Issuance
A Certificate is issued where all 36 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
How to apply
You can submit your application by filling up a form through one of the options as indicated on the top right side of this page. You can either apply for yourself, or for someone who may require your assistance.
Funding options available:
1. Fee For Service
Fees for self-funded students. The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for or already exhausted the subsidy at that level or where no subsidies are available under their current visa arrangement.
Course fees vary depending on the qualification and delivery type.
For the most accurate and up-to-date fee information, please contact our team on 07 3157 6552 or email info@allora.edu.au.
2. Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway – “Funded by the Queensland Government”
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).
Career Start Program Policy
a) Co-Contribution Fees (Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway)
| Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway |
|---|
| Fee is calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour for unit of competency |
b) For Full Exemption / Partial Fee Exemption:
Our Enrolment officers/ Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
c) Free apprenticeships for under 25s:
The Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Program is part of the Free TAFE initiatives, a commitment of the National Jobs and Skills Summit to make more places fee free, allowing more Queenslanders to become skilled in areas critical for the economy.
This Program offers fully subsidised training for young people under 25 years who commence in a priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification.
Our Enrolment Officers / Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
d) School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow secondary school students (usually in Years 10, 11 and 12) to prepare for life after school in a career of their choice.
Students gain real-life workplace skills, hands-on industry experience, earn a wage, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Our Enrolment Officers / Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
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