Qualification: AUR30620 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Qualification CRICOS Code: 108242G

Qualification Status: Current

AQF Level: 3

Entry Requirement:

There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Penfold College requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:

• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level.
• Successfully meets the requirements and satisfies the criteria of Genuine Student Test.
• Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that the CRICOS provider is able to provide.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement. 
• Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent OR minimum of 2 years of industry experience OR be of mature age with sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Student must obtain a valid Working with Children Check and a AFP National Police Check certificate with no criminal records reported/recorded. These documents are to be obtained by students at their own cost.

Please Note:

1. All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist the Penfold College. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with the Penfold College.
2. If the student is opting ELICOS packaged with any vocational course, the student is required to demonstrate IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent.

Total Core Units: 20

Total Electives Units: 16

Mode of Delivery: Face to face (Classroom based) / Flexible learning (Covid-19) 20 hours per week.

Workshop Address: 210 William Street, St. Albans VIC 3021

Location of course: Level 3, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Course Fees:

Total Course Fee: AUD 18,000

Tuition Fee: AUD 15,000

Material Fee: AUD 2,750

Application Fee: AUD 250 (non-refundable)

Total Course Duration: 78 weeks, including 66 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Pathways:

Pathways for Students

Once students have successfully completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, they can apply for jobs within the automotive industry which can include motor mechanic or automotive light vehicle mechanical repair technician.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• Other Certificate IV level qualifications from AUR training package

Course Structure:

A total of 36 Units (20 Core and 16 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 36 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Code	Title	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
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	Core
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering 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
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURETR028	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	Elective
AURETR032	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	Elective
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	Elective
AURLTJ102	Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes	Elective
AURLTJ113	Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies	Elective
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies	Elective
AURLTQ102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts	Elective
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions	Elective
AURLTX102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions	Elective
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems	Elective
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	Elective
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	Elective
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres	Elective
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURTTZ002	Diagnose and repair exhaust systems	Elective

Assessment Methodology

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Role plays/observations
• Workshop assessment

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Facilities and Resources

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course. Recommended textbooks are also available onsite for you to use and borrow if you wish. You may also purchase these textbooks if you require. You would also be provided with the protective clothing kit.

The recommended textbook for this course is:

Automotive Technology A Systems Approach（Publisher: Cengage, 7th Edition）

Course Progress Policy

Penfold College will monitor, records and assesses the course progress of each student for the course in which the student is enrolled. Course Progress Policy defines the requirements for student satisfactory course progress, the processes for monitoring, recording and assessing the student course progress and the processes for the Penfold College intervention strategies for identifying and assisting students to achieve satisfactory course progress. The procedure sets out the processes for reporting student unsatisfactory course progress on PRISMS according to ESOS Act Section 19.

Penfold College assess student’s progress at the end of each compulsory Term. The Term is 11 weeks long for all qualifications on CRICOS scope. While every attempt would be made to keep consistency in term weeks, however number of weeks in the defined term may also factor in the duration and the completion of units of competency, which enable Penfold College to determine student participation and course progress in any given successfully completed term. One Term is considered the minimum length of time in which it is reasonable for the Administration Manager to make an assessment of a student’s course progress.

• Satisfactory course progress is achieved where a student successfully completes at least 50% of course requirements in a successfully completed Term.
• Unsatisfactory progress is defined as not successfully completing or demonstrating competency in more than 50% of the course requirements in a successfully completed Term.
• Course breach is defined as not successfully completing or demonstrating competency in more than 50% of the course requirements in TWO consecutives successfully completed Terms or NOT responding to intervention meeting invitation within 10 working days from the receiving the invitation.

Penfold College will also monitor overseas student attendance (but would not report, unless otherwise required) in the process of course progress monitoring and reporting. However overseas students must meet their visa obligations regarding attendance, wherever applicable.

You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.  For further details, please refer to Course Progress Policy and Procedure.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)

Penfold College will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Penfold College has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.penfold.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@penfold.edu.au or at +61 (3) 9041 8668 for further information.