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National code: AUR30620

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at Wollongbar

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

8 hours per week

Fee details

Full Fee

$15,125

Concession Fee You may be eligible for this fee if you live in NSW, meet residency requirements, have left school and receive Centrelink Benefits.

$0

Exemptions available You may be eligible for a Fee Exemption (you pay no fees) if you are Aboriginal, have a disability, or if you are a refugee or asylum seeker.

$0

First Qualification Fee You'll pay this fee if you live in NSW, meet residency requirements, have left school, and haven't previously completed any study.

$0

Subsequent Qualification Fee You'll pay this fee if you live in NSW, meet residency requirements, have left school, and have completed previous study.

$0

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday with Day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple choice questions, true or false, assignments

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Submission of a workplace supplementary evidence booklet

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.​

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 36 Units of competency, including 20 core and 16 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002

  • Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102

  • Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112

  • Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems AURETR123

  • ... 5

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Wollongbar

TAFE NSW Wollongbar is located between Lismore and Ballina in northern New South Wales, in a region known for its rich farmlands, producinge a variety of sub-tropical fruit crops. Featuring a state-of-the-art education and training facility, TAFE NSW Wollongbar is committed to educating, enriching and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing local community.

Campus address

61 Sneaths Rd, Wollongbar NSW 2477

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Automotive panel-beating workshop with spray-painting booth

  • Construction and building staging area

  • Cookery training kitchen and outdoor training kitchen with pizza oven and barbeque

  • Design and fashion studios

  • Flexible learning space capable of hosting up to 400

  • Fully equipped automotive workshop for servicing motorcycles, light and heavy vehicles

  • Fully functioning training laboratory

  • Hair, beauty and massage training academy

  • Horticulture training facilities, that includes:

  • Glasshouse

  • Greenhouse

  • Golf course and putting green

  • Farm

  • Laboratory

  • Nursery

  • Tennis court

  • Mobile kitchen hospitality vanPlumbing sandpit and workshop area

  • Simulated aircraft cabin crew training facilities

  • Simulated aircraft ground crew training facilities

  • Simulated airport security training facilities

  • Student-run training cafe

Student support

We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed