Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• Service body control and vehicle communication systems

• Diagnose issues with engine, steering, suspension, driveline, fuel, cooling, ignition or brakes systems

• Repair vehicle components and systems

• Jump-start vehicles

• Use a variety of automotive tools and equipment

• Experience using automotive tools and equipment

• Techniques to service, diagnose and repair vehicles

• Exposure to working in real and simulated mechanical workshops

• The ability to apply for your motor vehicle tradesperson certificate

• A pathway to owning your own business

• This course is offered as an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

• Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

• Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

• A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 1 in digital literacy, a score of 2 in learning, reading and writing, a score of 3 in oral communication and 4 across one band of numeracy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.

• Your own personal protective equipment (PPE) - steel-capped boots, safety goggles, hearing protection, cotton drill pants and long-sleeved cotton drill shirt

• An interest in learning how components and systems work on a vehicle

• You can follow a routine and ask for help if you need it.

• You can read everyday texts and find important information.

• You can write short sentences or lists to share information

• You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

• You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.

• You can turn on a digital device and follow simple steps.